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What Are You Doing on the Fifth Day? How COLAB Made the 4-Day Workweek Work
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In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Morgan Witham, CEO of COLAB, about her journey from investment banking to leading a digital agency and how her team embraced a four-day work week. Morgan shares insights on workplace culture, employee retention, and the power of gratitude in building a thriving company.
We dive into:
- Morgan transitioned from investment banking to CEO of COLAB to help scale the business.
- The four-day work week was implemented to combat burnout and attract talent.
- Retention is influenced by overall workplace culture, not just policies.
- The four-day work week was not a silver bullet for retention issues.
- Gratitude and recognition are key components of CoLab's culture.
Tune in to hear Morgan’s leadership insights and how COLAB is redefining modern work culture!
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Chapters
1. Rethinking Workplace Culture and Burnout (00:00:00)
2. Transitioning from Investment Banking to Digital Agency (00:02:58)
3. Creating a Best Place to Work (00:05:54)
4. Implementing a Four-Day Work Week (00:08:50)
5. Pilot Program Insights and Adjustments (00:11:50)
6. Client Communication and Expectations (00:15:04)
7. Impact on Hiring and Retention (00:17:54)
8. Advice for Implementing a Four-Day Work Week (00:21:02)
9. Gratitude and Team Recognition (00:23:47)
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