For decades, work was governed by an unspoken social contract. Employees would trade their time, loyalty, and often large chunks of their personal lives for financial stability and upward mobility. The classic metrics of success—long hours, climbing the corporate ladder, and devotion to a single employer—were considered badges of honor. But today, that contract is being rewritten. The signs are everywhere: people are challenging the very foundation of what work should be, rejecting the notion that more time spent equals greater success. Instead, workers are pushing for a new arrangement—one that reflects a future of less work. READ MORE