The 4 Day Week is a practical, how-to guide for business leaders and employees alike that is applicable to nearly every industry. Using qualitative and quantitative data from research gathered through the Perpetual Guardian trial and other sources by the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology, the book presents a step-by-step approach to preparing businesses for productivity-focused flexibility, from the necessary cultural conditions to the often complex legislative considerations. The story of Perpetual Guardian's unprecedented work experiment has made headlines around the world and stormed social media, reaching a global audience over 4.5 billion. A mix of trenchant analysis, personal observation and actionable advice, The 4 Day Week is an essential guide for leaders and workers seeking to make a change for the better in their work world
Andrew Barnes Books
Andrew is a charismatic visionary who embodies the power of transformation and innovation. His journey included service in the Royal Navy and earning a Master's degree in archaeology from the University of Cambridge. He held influential positions across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, where he spearheaded revolutionary changes in the fiduciary and legal services industries. Andrew is a sought-after speaker and author, focusing on the future of work and its transformative potential.




The Orchards of Eastern England
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Together, the eastern counties of Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have a tradition of fruit cultivation comparable in scale to that of the better-known west of England. For the first time the fascinating history of orchards in the east is revealed.
Classic Post-war British Fire Engines
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A selection of terrific previously unpublished photographs celebrating fire engines in post-war Britain.