Monday, August 30, 2010

"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]

"Germany's workers have higher productivity, shorter hours, and greater quality of life" [Work Culture]: "


This article at news site Salon isn't necessarily an endorsement of European socialism, but it is at the very least a good reminder that working non-stop is not the key to being more productive. Oh, and maybe the most surprising number: "Compared to our German cousins across the pond, we work 1,804 hours versus their 1,436 hours — the equivalent of nine extra 40-hour workweeks per year." [Salon] More »






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