Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Sweden are introducing this to increase productivity.
As UK productivity is poor, is this something we should consider?
As UK productivity is poor, is this something we should consider?
Six Hour Work Day
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
3hrs solid; 1hr lunch (mandatory); 3hrs solid.
During the 3hr work periods - no social media, personal email, yacking at water-cooler; limited tea and fag breaks.
jp5
Q-School Graduate
Sweden aren't doing anything of the sort.
Though the workday could do with modernising.
Though the workday could do with modernising.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Indeed.. But businesses in Sweden are! http://www.sciencealert.com/sweden-is-shifting-to-a-6-hour-workday
Toyota Sweden has had a 6 hour day for 13 years, so not really 'news'!
jp5
Q-School Graduate
It's poor journalism - a couple of Swedish businesses are trialing 6 hour working days but in no way is this a widespread effort across the country!
News sites are just looking for clicks so it makes a good headline - have a read of the blog of someone who actually lives there for a better perspective:
http://liljat.fi/2015/10/no-sweden-is-not-moving-to-a-six-hour-work-day/
