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Most of us work a regular daytime work schedule, but productivity might increase if workers—whose jobs allow it—determine their workday schedule broadly based on when the worker is most productive.Summary
This article by Stephanie Vozza, writing for Fast Company, makes these points about the nonlinear workday:
- Individuals experience different energy and productivity levels.
- Productivity might be enhanced if workers took breaks that involved taking a walk, meditating, or socialising with co-workers.
- An organisation might benefit from taking a flexible approach to workday schedules.
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- Trends for the modern workplace in 2022 and beyond – TheRunway (airforce.gov.au)
- The Future of Work Is Employee Well-Being – TheRunway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web :
- OCT 2022 The non-linear workdays changing the shape of productivity – BBC News/Worklife
- NOV 2022 Workin' 9 to 12? Then 3 to 8? Hello, nonlinear workday – Deloitte
