![4-DAY WORK WEEK [14TH MAY 2026] - As global conversations continue to evolve around the future of work, renewed attention is being placed on whether the traditional five-day workweek remains the most effective model for modern productivity. Nearly a century after Henry Ford helped popularize the five-day work structure, growing concerns surrounding fuel consumption, commuting, climate change, and advances in technology are fueling discussion about the potential benefits of a four-day workweek. Speaking at Monday’s prep cabinet press briefing, Minister of Commerce Ernest Hilaire shared his views on introducing greater flexibility into workplace productivity, drawing from his own managerial experience. Cianna Dalsan reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
ERNEST HILAIRE’S POSITION ON FLEXIBLE WORK WEEK
4-DAY WORK WEEK [14TH MAY 2026] – As global conversations continue to evolve around the future of work, renewed attention is being placed on whether the traditional five-day workweek remains the most effective model for modern productivity. Nearly a century after Henry Ford helped popularize the five-day work structure, growing concerns surrounding fuel consumption, commuting, climate change, and advances in technology are fueling discussion about the potential benefits of a four-day workweek. Speaking at Monday’s prep cabinet press briefing, Minister of Commerce Ernest Hilaire shared his views on introducing greater flexibility into workplace productivity, drawing from his own managerial experience. Cianna Dalsan reports.
