In March 2020, everything changed. Working from home was suddenly the new norm. Work increasingly infringed on the rest of our lives, with more caretaking work added to the paid work. Covid has shown us what no longer works in the world of work. And it’s not just the pandemic: Floods, forest fires, inflation, war – our world is literally on fire. What about us? We’re burning out to avoid missing any deadlines. What the hell are we doing anyway? Why are we doing this to ourselves?
More and more people are asking themselves these questions, and some are taking action. In the U.S., the trend even has a name: "The Great Resignation” A new era is dawning, but neither agile methods nor yoga in everyday life will be able to create an economy that suits all of us and the planet. We need to think about how work can really be viable today and tomorrow – with a focus on justice, sustainability, and people. In this book, Sara Weber explores the questions currently preoccupying an entire generation, and points to solutions that can make work better.
