Generation Burnout: Should We Be Working 4-Days a Week?

Published: Dec. 4, 2019, 10 a.m.

b'Recently Microsoft revealed that it found workers who worked a four-day work week were more productive and happier. This week hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, RVT contemplate whether we\\u2019re working ourselves to poor patient outcomes and burnout. Dr. Ward explains why he\\u2019s concerned we\\u2019re creating a \\u201cGeneration Burnout\\u201d of veterinary professionals and how to improve inefficiencies in the veterinary clinic. Beckie shares her stories from clinics who reduced the days worked and why she\\u2019s convinced it can work in any clinic. \\n\\nViewfinders, what do you think about this? Do you think \\u201cGeneration Burnout\\u201d accurately describes our current professional challenges? What steps are you taking to increase productivity and improve staff wellness in your clinic? What do you think about working four 8 to 10-hour days? Don\\u2019t forget to leave us a review in iTunes! Thank you, VIEWFINDERS!'