A history of the made up five-day workweek

People are currently leaving the workforce by the millions, suggesting that they need a better balance between work and life. This animated explainer delves into a brief history of the invention of the 40-hour workweek during the Industrial Revolution, the burnout crisis and culture of overwork that was already unfolding before the Pandemic hit, and some alternative options like the four-day workweek, the five-hour workday, asynchronous work, and other ideas that companies are employing today to attract a workforce.