Monday, Oct. 20 at 4pm ET: Juliet Schor presentation on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek" Join us: Mass Amherst, Gordon Hall. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour @umassamherst.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour @umassamherst.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Monday, Oct. 20 at 4pm ET: Juliet Schor presentation on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek" Join us: Mass Amherst, Gordon Hall. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour @umassamherst.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour @umassamherst.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
but, @JulietSchor is already one step ahead and describing that challenge, esp for healthcare workers who have been stretched to the limit.
She argues that shorter shifts & hiring more workers to cover is net positive for everyone -- it reduces unemployment, sick leave #TED2022
She argues that shorter shifts & hiring more workers to cover is net positive for everyone -- it reduces unemployment, sick leave #TED2022
January 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
but, @JulietSchor is already one step ahead and describing that challenge, esp for healthcare workers who have been stretched to the limit.
She argues that shorter shifts & hiring more workers to cover is net positive for everyone -- it reduces unemployment, sick leave #TED2022
She argues that shorter shifts & hiring more workers to cover is net positive for everyone -- it reduces unemployment, sick leave #TED2022
But we do not have an appropriate sense of urgency to the climate problem because we have a political economic climate (ht @julietschor)
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
in which, "the dominant framing of environmental goals is that they are a luxury, affordable only in good times."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
in which, "the dominant framing of environmental goals is that they are a luxury, affordable only in good times."
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
journals.sagepub.com
June 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
But we do not have an appropriate sense of urgency to the climate problem because we have a political economic climate (ht @julietschor)
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
in which, "the dominant framing of environmental goals is that they are a luxury, affordable only in good times."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
in which, "the dominant framing of environmental goals is that they are a luxury, affordable only in good times."
“It is fascinating to me that the Green New Deal resolution in the US contains absolutely nothing on the rate of GDP growth.” - @JulietSchor
November 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM
“It is fascinating to me that the Green New Deal resolution in the US contains absolutely nothing on the rate of GDP growth.” - @JulietSchor
"Improved employee wellbeing as well as organizational productivity" --Juliet Schor presents findings of study on 4-day, 32-hour work week during presentation at Mass Amherst @umassamherst.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Improved employee wellbeing as well as organizational productivity" --Juliet Schor presents findings of study on 4-day, 32-hour work week during presentation at Mass Amherst @umassamherst.bsky.social @julietschor.bsky.social
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor #WorkFour
. @JulietSchor: This panel focuses on reproduction of inequality (Bourdieu-style) through cases — claim inclusiveness. But are they?
December 1, 2024 at 8:07 AM
. @JulietSchor: This panel focuses on reproduction of inequality (Bourdieu-style) through cases — claim inclusiveness. But are they?
Stoked to attend (+ tweet) shortly! MT @LBCarfagna: connected learning & connected economy w @JulietSchor http://dml2014.dmlhub.net/ai1ec_event/combined-panel-workshop-otl-access-and-equity/?instance_id=235 #dml2014
DML2014 | Connecting Practices
dml2014.dmlhub.net
December 1, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Stoked to attend (+ tweet) shortly! MT @LBCarfagna: connected learning & connected economy w @JulietSchor http://dml2014.dmlhub.net/ai1ec_event/combined-panel-workshop-otl-access-and-equity/?instance_id=235 #dml2014
I am forever indebted to @JulietSchor ... I learnt so much when I TA’d for her at Harvard for a course on gender and economics. Thank you, Julie! Econ would be better off if we heard more what you had to say.
December 1, 2024 at 11:16 PM
I am forever indebted to @JulietSchor ... I learnt so much when I TA’d for her at Harvard for a course on gender and economics. Thank you, Julie! Econ would be better off if we heard more what you had to say.
. @JulietSchor: Cases focus on connected consumption, p2p “stranger sharing” through crowdsourced information (time banks, swaps) #dml2014
December 1, 2024 at 8:07 AM
. @JulietSchor: Cases focus on connected consumption, p2p “stranger sharing” through crowdsourced information (time banks, swaps) #dml2014
How much do companies push kids to buy? Hundreds of millions in sales/ year, according to @JulietSchor Born to Buy. To reduce materialism in kids, check out Growing Sustainable Together: Practical Resources to Raise Kind, Engaged, Resilient Children:...
February 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
How much do companies push kids to buy? Hundreds of millions in sales/ year, according to @JulietSchor Born to Buy. To reduce materialism in kids, check out Growing Sustainable Together: Practical Resources to Raise Kind, Engaged, Resilient Children:...
Has anyone read this book? The Overspent American: Why What We Want What We Do Not Need by Juliet Schor #Consumption #Branding #Veblen #JulietSchor
August 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Has anyone read this book? The Overspent American: Why What We Want What We Do Not Need by Juliet Schor #Consumption #Branding #Veblen #JulietSchor
“Too much of our discussion has been around changing what people consume, and not enough on how much they consume. Shorter hours are correlated with lower emissions, and voluntarily reduced income amongst richer households will really help.” - @JulietSchor
November 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM
“Too much of our discussion has been around changing what people consume, and not enough on how much they consume. Shorter hours are correlated with lower emissions, and voluntarily reduced income amongst richer households will really help.” - @JulietSchor
This is brilliant. Same applies to UK & most of the global north I imagine! #Consumption #OverConsumption #JulietSchor #TheOverspentAmerican Check out this video from this search, Juliet Schor The Overspent American share.google/88ekb6N8ze61...
share.google
August 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is brilliant. Same applies to UK & most of the global north I imagine! #Consumption #OverConsumption #JulietSchor #TheOverspentAmerican Check out this video from this search, Juliet Schor The Overspent American share.google/88ekb6N8ze61...
A 4-day workweek would cut carbon emissions--but it's smart for a dozen other reasons too. Like, sanity.
And since @JulietSchor is one of the smartest minds there is, she makes the case beautifully here.
https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_schor_the_case_for_a_4_day_work_week
And since @JulietSchor is one of the smartest minds there is, she makes the case beautifully here.
https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_schor_the_case_for_a_4_day_work_week
The case for a 4-day work week
The traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says e...
www.ted.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:18 PM
A 4-day workweek would cut carbon emissions--but it's smart for a dozen other reasons too. Like, sanity.
And since @JulietSchor is one of the smartest minds there is, she makes the case beautifully here.
https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_schor_the_case_for_a_4_day_work_week
And since @JulietSchor is one of the smartest minds there is, she makes the case beautifully here.
https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_schor_the_case_for_a_4_day_work_week
With the great economist @julietschor at a gorgeous divestment rally at Boston College http://t.co/RmZSWhPtqP
x.com
t.co
December 3, 2024 at 12:14 PM
With the great economist @julietschor at a gorgeous divestment rally at Boston College http://t.co/RmZSWhPtqP
Join us TODAY at 4pm ET (In-person):
Juliet Schor on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek"
@UMassAmherst, Gordon Hall, 3rd flr conf. rm. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor @julietschor.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @fivecolleges.bsky.social
Juliet Schor on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek"
@UMassAmherst, Gordon Hall, 3rd flr conf. rm. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor @julietschor.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @fivecolleges.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us TODAY at 4pm ET (In-person):
Juliet Schor on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek"
@UMassAmherst, Gordon Hall, 3rd flr conf. rm. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor @julietschor.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @fivecolleges.bsky.social
Juliet Schor on the "Movement for a Four-Day Workweek"
@UMassAmherst, Gordon Hall, 3rd flr conf. rm. Free & open to the public.
#letsworkfour #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #JulietSchor @julietschor.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social @fivecolleges.bsky.social
Watch @JulietSchor explain the links between climate change, inequality in fine new video from @TheNextSystem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPWM79SrPI
December 3, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Watch @JulietSchor explain the links between climate change, inequality in fine new video from @TheNextSystem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPWM79SrPI
.@JulietSchor argues that moving to a four-day workweek results in people canceling meetings that should have been an email, and that more rested employees get the same amount done even if they're working fewer hours. #TED2022
January 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
.@JulietSchor argues that moving to a four-day workweek results in people canceling meetings that should have been an email, and that more rested employees get the same amount done even if they're working fewer hours. #TED2022