Dale Whelehan

"Why so many of us feel we never have enough time – and what we can do to take back control" - Dr Dale Whelehan, writes for the Irish Independent. Read the full article below:

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Is the world as bleak as we think it is? | Newstalk The news, so often filled with doom and gloom, can leave us feeling like we are living in an unpr...

"Is the world as bleak as we think it is?" - Listen to Dr Dale Whelehan, Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin, School of Psychology on Newstalk Radio.

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https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-newstalk-breakfast/is-the-world-as-bleak-as-we-think-it-is

If you’re feeling lost at work, speak up. Clarity and feedback can put you on the right path A growing number of workers are feeling lost since the pandemic struck and changed the way we work and the goals of many organizations. Employee engagement is falling.

"Managing upwards is going to make your life easier. Don’t assume that management has all the answers. They’re probably just as lost". 🤷‍♂️

Catch my thoughts in with @apnews.com this week ⬇️ 🗞️

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Why Intentional Discomfort Is Actually Good For You Over reliance on comfort-driven technologies has created a fragile ecosystem, leaving us all ill-equipped.

Choosing discomfort isn’t easy, but sometimes, it’s worth it. My thoughts in @TIME ⤵️

time.com/7222106/inte...

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend Working five days a week has long been the corporate cultural norm. But some companies are exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week.

Cathy Bussewitz interviews Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, on the many benefits of a four-day work week.

Corporate execs [and city realtors] are self-dealing on the whole; society will need to force them to see reason on this, as well as work-from-home.

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Globally, this proves that productivity isn’t about hours worked. With rising burnout, the 4 Day Week provides a sustainable solution for businesses and employees alike.

Europe is at a tipping point: With labor shortages, burnout, and work-life balance challenges, Germany’s success offers a blueprint for systemic change across the EU.

43 companies, 900+ employees, and six months of data delivered game-changing results. And we’re just getting started! More exciting findings, including hair cortisol analysis, are pending, which, as a behavioral science nerd, I find particularly exciting!

Stronger community connections and better integration between personal and professional lives 💪

Germany’s first large-scale 4 Day Week (4DW) trial is shaking up how we work across Europe.

CONNECTION & COMMUNITY 👪

More time for family, friends, and personal well-being 🌿

34% of companies offered a full extra day off, with 85% enjoying a consistent day off each week (most opting for Friday) 🎉

HEALTH & WELL-BEING 🧘‍♂️

89 fewer stress minutes per week (tracked via smartwatches) ⌚

+1,848 steps per week and 24.45 more active minutes 👟

38 more minutes of sleep per week 😴, with 82% of employees wanting the 4DW to continue

Stress dropped, and work-life balance improved

60% of companies applied the 4DW across their entire workforce

Productivity rose significantly: 7.69 vs. 6.83 in control groups

Recruitment and retention improved, making 4DW a key competitive advantage 🔥

🙌🇩🇪 NEW 4 DAY WEEK PILOT RESULTS JUST DROPPED – And this time, it's Germany! 🙌🇩🇪 🔽

BUSINESS IMPACT 🏢

73% of companies plan to continue the 4DW beyond the trial

Despite a 20% reduction in work hours, revenue and profit stayed stable 📈

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