All work and no play makes Jack a dull (and unproductive) boy. Why slowing down works in the workplace.
Tag: work
The Case for slow Programming….
Even the fast-paced world of computer coding could benefit from a little slowness.
Work less, achieve more
Why working long hours is bad for you – and the bottom line.
Slow Works
10 tips to boost productivity from Fast Company – and pretty much all of them involve slowing down.
Unlimited Time off?
Kudos to Richard Branson for giving staff unlimited vacation. Judge people on work done, not hours logged. I’ve been arguing this for years.
Inbox Withdrawal
Even the FT’s Lucy Kellaway, who coined the unlovely term “worliday,” now sees the wisdom of ignoring email on vacation.
The machismo of speed
Can women afford to slow down in the fast-paced business world? Can they afford not to?
Slow and the Slow Fix
In 2013, I spoke at the WorldBlu conference in Denver, Colorado. WorldBlu promotes freedom and democracy in the workplace.
The idea is that people and organisations work better when they leave behind the old command-and-control approach.
This is an interview I gave shortly after delivering my keynote.
The Siesta and Productivity
Napping makes us happier, healthier + more productive. So catch a few winks at work. The boss should love you for it.
A 4-hour workweek?
Is the four-day workweek the future or a farce? Some smart, nimble companies are already making it come true.