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what is quiet vacationing, the latest tenuous ‘work trend’? I’m exploring this, as well as what quiet vacationing reveals about our work culture, in this week’s edition of Working On Purpose. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/exwaSsn2

Around the world, the idea of a 32-hour work week prompts a broad spectrum of opinions and experimentation, from economic concerns to pilot program successes. This exploration invites us to consider the various outcomes and possibilities for the future of work. #32HourWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #MondoInsights

Around the world, the idea of a 32-hour work week prompts a broad spectrum of opinions and experimentation, from economic concerns to pilot program successes. This exploration invites us to consider the various outcomes and possibilities for the future of work. #32HourWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #MondoInsights

Around the world, the idea of a 32-hour work week prompts a broad spectrum of opinions and experimentation, from economic concerns to pilot program successes. This exploration invites us to consider the various outcomes and possibilities for the future of work. #32HourWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #MondoInsights

Around the world, the idea of a 32-hour work week prompts a broad spectrum of opinions and experimentation, from economic concerns to pilot program successes. This exploration invites us to consider the various outcomes and possibilities for the future of work. #32HourWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #MondoInsights

🌟 Fun Facts About Corporate Jobs! 🌟 Hello LinkedIn community! Corporate life has its own unique quirks and interesting tidbits. Here are some fun facts about the corporate world that might surprise you: 1. The Concept of Weekends Originated in 1926: Henry Ford was one of the first to implement a five-day, 40-hour workweek at Ford Motor Company, paving the way for the weekends we enjoy today. 2. Meeting Marathons: The average employee attends 62 meetings a month. While meetings can be lengthy, they’re crucial for collaboration and decision-making! 3. Email Overload: Employees receive an average of 121 emails per day. No wonder inbox zero is such a popular productivity goal! 4. Office Plants Boost Productivity: Studies show that having plants in the office can increase productivity by 15%. Time to bring in some greenery! 5. First Job Titles: The earliest recorded job titles in history include “Beer Brewer” and “Scribe.” While job titles have evolved, the essence of specialized roles remains. 6. Open-Plan Offices: Open-plan office designs were first introduced in the 1950s to foster better communication and teamwork. Love them or hate them, they’ve certainly made an impact! Embracing the unique aspects of corporate life can make our workdays more enjoyable and meaningful. What fun facts do you know about the corporate world? Share in the comments below! #CorporateLife #FunFacts #WorkCulture #OfficeTrivia #CareerInsights #BusinessWorld #ProductivityHacks #LinkedInCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceWellness

Around the world, the idea of a 32-hour work week prompts a broad spectrum of opinions and experimentation, from economic concerns to pilot program successes. This exploration invites us to consider the various outcomes and possibilities for the future of work. #32HourWorkWeek #FutureOfWork #MondoInsights https://lnkd.in/e2WRsnsz

Can Germany afford a four-day work week? That was a key question of a six-month pilot project in Europe's largest economy. The results are encouraging: employees' mental and physical health improved significantly and companies found it easier to recruit hard-to-find staff - without any negative impact on financial performance. But it wasn't for everyone. Some 20% of the companies decided to return to the five-day week - a higher proportion than in previous trials in the UK or Portugal. Over the past few months, I have spoken to SOLIDSENSE GmbH and EuroLam GmbH - two of the 45 firms involved in the pilot. They had two very different experiences: Solidsense said the shorter week was "economically profitable" for them, while Eurolam was disappointed and will return to the five day week. Find out why it did (not) work in my article for Bloomberg Businessweek: https://lnkd.in/e3_ibQXx #FourDayWorkWeek #Germany #WorkLifeBalance

Summer Fridays are BACK at RVA! 🎉 By popular demand, RVA will be observing a compressed 4-day summer work week between May 31 and September 27, 2024. When our people told us that they value the ability to balance the demands of work and home, we listened. Hence, what started as a test a few years ago is back again this year. Our unique compressed 4-day work week program is about giving our team the flexibility to be at their best, and stay at their best. Whether it’s personal growth, #mentalhealth, exercise, side projects, social time, or loved ones – these are all necessary ingredients for a healthier, stronger #OneRVA team. ➖ #RVAculture #FlexibleWork #WorkLifeBalance #Engineering