http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/the-economics-of-the-four-day-workweek.html Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:05:33 +0000 As part of its year long trial dubbed the “Working 4 Utah” initiative, the Utah state government placed more than 17,000 of its employees on a four-day workweek, increasing workdays from eight to ten hours. The program, which begin in August of 2008, has saved the state an estimated $1.8 million over that time as a result of lower electrical bills. But beyond the economics, the initiative is having profound impacts on worker well-being – employees records show decreased health complaints, less stress and fewer sick days - and the environment as well – a simple shift in commuting schedules translates into less congestionRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/new-york-state-agencies-consider-a-4-day-workweek.html Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:54 +0000 Proposed legislation compressing the working hours of employees of New York state agencies could add up to huge savings. Assemblyman Michael Gianaris is looking to require state agencies providing nonessential services to cut back their workweek to only four days. According to his calculations, trimming down work hours to 8-6 Monday through Thursday could save New York $30 million a year in building maintenance and transportation costs. This same schedule for state workers has saved Utah a respectable $3 million a year. Definitely an interesting idea to ponder. If these agencies are still getting their work done in 4 daysRead more...]]>