IDG Contributor Network: How to manage shorter weekdays without hurting the bottom line

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.By that definition, if we aim for four-hour workweek, a la Tim Ferriss, we should at least be able to achieve 30-to-40-hour workweek, a la Amazon. With Amazon trying the 30-hour workweek, talk about shorter weekdays has taken flight once again.
For those who have been holidaying for the better part of the month, Amazon is piloting a new program for its technical team made of part–time workers. These people will be working f