Replace 9 to 5 work schedules with non-linear work days

ChrisP on February 22, 2023 at 2:18 am

Idea: Replace 9 to 5 work schedules with non-linear work days

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/...

Check out this article about a 5-hour work model instead of the traditional 8-hour, 9 to 5 workday!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/10/five-hour-workday-shorter-book

It’s time to end 9-5 office hours: the business case for the five-hour workday | Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/comm

The surprising truth? Shorter days mean happier employees, more productivity – and more business growth

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Cleo Flatular on February 22, 2023 at 12:35 am

Idea: Replace 9 to 5 work schedules with non-linear work days

Link: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220...

Let’s face it, having a flexible working schedule can increase your productivity. Plus, it is a huge bonus as it allows you to schedule your tasks around your personal life.

The non-linear workdays changing the shape of productivity

Link: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/art

Some employees are breaking up their working days into a few hours at a time, doing tasks flexibly and asynchronously in the new world of work.

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Steven Bowker on February 21, 2023 at 11:43 pm

Idea: Replace 9 to 5 work schedules with non-linear work days

Link: https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from...

Many businesses and organizations are abandoning the #9to5 work culture.
https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture

Breaking Free from a “9 to 5” Culture

Link: https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking

The future of work points to more asynchronous ways of working, with multiple benefits for both employees and organizations. The author offers six strategies to help make the shift from the traditional 9-to-5 a smoother and more productive process: 1) Start at the top. 2) Focus on outcomes. 3) Clari... Read more

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