Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary slams 4-day week idea, says: We should let the French go to a two-day workweek and then kick ...

Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary has strongly criticised the idea of a four-day workweek, calling it “the stupidest idea” he has heard, while commenting on growing discussions around shorter work schedules in countries like France. Speaking to Fox News last year, the Shark Tank star said he does not support reducing workdays even as many companies and governments explore more flexible working models. Kevin O’Leary reacted sharply when asked about the growing push for a four-day workweek, especially in France, where officials have explored shorter work hours alongside the country’s existing 35-hour work cap.“That’s the stupidest idea I have ever heard,” O’Leary told Fox News. “I think we should let the French go to a two-day workweek and then kick their ass internationally,” he added.At the same time, the businessman acknowledged that traditional work schedules have changed significantly after the pandemic and the rise of remote work.“There’s no such thing as a workweek anymore anyway on a digital economy, post-pandemic,” he said.Kevin O’Leary also said he does not focus on fixed office timings for employees, noting that around 40% of his staff work remotely from different parts of the world. According to him, the main concern is whether the work is completed on time.In his latest piece of advice, Kevin O’Leary recently asked young professionals to stop spending money on daily coffee and sandwiches, and instead pleaded to save and invest this amount. O’Leary believes that these small indulgences add up to thousands of dollars annually, which could compound into significant wealth over time. He also pointed out that many young workers spend around $5.50 on coffee and $15 on sandwiches every day which totals to more than $5,000 annually. He described this as ‘stupid stuff’ that drains financial potential. Redirecting that money into investments, he said, could grow into millions over decades thanks to the power of compounding.