We have spoken about a 4-day work week on a previous episode before with our guest Will Stronge from the think tank Autonomy. We spoke about the topic as a theoretical solution to the economic crisis we are facing from COVID. In this week's episode, the 4-day work week comes up again, and this time, we speak to a boss that has actually implemented it in his business.

Andrew Barnes, Founder of Perpetual Guardian and 4-day week, adopted the 4-day workweek for his business in 2018. He speaks with Cindy and Andrew about that journey, the astonishing benefits it has had on his employees and business, and how it had unknowingly prepared the business for COVID-19.

We also speak about ethical leadership, caring for your employees, and success during this troublesome time.

If you are a leader and are thinking about taking the step to the 4-day week, visit Andrew's association 4 day Week for resources to help you do this.

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The UK left the EU on the 1st of January. It happened whether we wanted it to or not. And we left with a deal. But what does that even mean, especially for small businesses trying to battle their way through a pandemic and now Brexit.

In today's episode, Andrew is joined by Simon McVicker,  Director of Public Affairs, Policy & Communications at BackinBusiness, and small business owner Andy Carrol, AM&C Media. They try to distill what the new deal with Europe entails for small businesses and take a positive outlook.

Tune in to gain some clarity on this highly complex topic!

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The term 'sustainability' is ubiquitous. We try to shop and consume sustainably to ensure a sustainable future. Advocacy groups, local governments and the United Nations promote sustainable development for a more stable world. Investors and young employees are putting intense value on analysing a corporation's sustainability practices. Corporations are therefore making pledges to become "net-zero" by the 2040s and are cracking down on sustainability strategies and practices just to survive. As the world evolves the value of sustainability is growing exponentially. But what does being successfully sustainable actually look like?

This is the question Andrew explores with net-zero specialist Kevin Couling. Project Director at Hoare Lea, Kevin has worked in sustainable development for many years. Together they discuss what successful sustainability looks like in practice, not just in theory.
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