Articles Archive for 31 May 2008
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I’m still working on the Four-Hour Workweek, but in the meantime rising gas prices have actually meant that some companies are offering their employees the chance to have a three-day weekend…EVERY weekend.
Observe:
When Ohio’s Kent State University offered custodial staff the option of working four days a week instead of five to cut commuting costs, most jumped at the chance, part of a U.S. trend aimed at combating soaring gasoline prices.
“We offered it to 94 employees and 78 have taken us up on it,” said university spokesman Scott Rainone.
Only 78 out …