For decades, economists predicted a shorter work week. The expectation was that by 2030, we would be working about 15 hours a week. This discussion goes back decades, but a fear emerged: what would happen if everyone had more free time?
There was genuine panic around the idea of people having more leisure time. That concern, intentional or not, shaped the landscape we have today. It's legitimate to feel defeated; everything was designed to make it this way.
After years in the industry, we've watched workers give their maximum effort without receiving fair compensation. All that remained was burnout and fear of layoffs.
It's essential that we unite and support each other. This list is created by workers, for workers. We're looking for companies that go beyond the minimum required: employers that treat their employees as the most valuable part of any organization.
We want to give our best, but to do that we need rest. We need time for family, to take our kids to doctor's appointments without fear, and to know our careers won't be harmed when we choose to have children. We want a future with education for them and quality of life for us.