Irishman leading calls for four-day work week reflects on ‘really cool year’

Dr Dale Whelehan, chief executive of 4 Day Week Global, in Ranelagh, Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

An Irishman leading global calls for a four-day work week has said that burnout, the use of AI and companies pressuring employees to return to the office may fuel momentum behind the campaign.

Behavioural scientist Dr Dale Whelehan said 2025 is the year where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can “radically experiment” with a four-day week in order to attract and retain employees.