Time, the most precious thing of allA four-day working week: prosperity requires time
A reduction in working hours is not merely a labour demand; it is an urban planning tool that ought to play a...
María Álvarez
Businesswoman and activist
Businesswoman and activist, she is co-founder of Ephimera, a company specialising in events and content, as well as La Francachela, a pioneering hospitality group in Spain known for introducing the four-day workweek to the sector.
She currently heads OUT! (Urban Transformation Office), an initiative that reimagines unused urban spaces through new proposals for activities and community engagement. She contributes as a columnist to elDiario.es and writes on her blog Abundancia, where she reflects on the major transitions of our time. Meanwhile, she is working on publishing her first book.
Last Update: June 3, 2025
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