Posts Tagged ‘information’

Four day weeks

Harrington alarm clock

Harrington alarm clock

I was chatting with a friend who runs VidaVia in Spain. He was reminding me of a few time management ideas. He pointed me towards an interesting article about working a four day week.

Have a read of this: http://www.alistapart.com/articles/fourdayweek

What do you think?

I also have a theory that says: most office based people only work 3 hours a day. That usually stirs up reactions as well!

Longbridge merger that put it on the road to ruin

Morris Marina 1975

Morris Marina 1975

In the last century some of the UK’s best brands have been motor cars and motor manufacturers. The history and demise of one of the best (and worst) players is dealt with very well in this feature: Longbridge merger that put it on the road to ruin-Business-Columnists-TimesOnline

Today the UK’s biggest strength is in the information and service sectors. Will we go the same way with these valuable businesses as we did with the motor industry?