Photo by Eric Rothermel  on Unsplash It’s a common understanding in the workplace that hours worked equals value produced, but is this a misconception? Do more working hours actually produce better outcomes? We toy with the fantasy of the shorter work week, and the reality is that most employers won’t see it as a benefit, but a financial nightmare, to pay people a full wage for fewer hours of work. The real question is, does research support a change to a 30-hour work week, or is it something...

Photo by Charlie Egan  on Unsplash The argument around whether play is purposeful or inefficient continues. Does it have a place in the learning environment? Do measurable outcomes matter more? What is missing is the realisation that play is something of design; it is not linear or fixable, and can be melded into what it needs to be to have a positive effect and remain appropriate. It can be argued that play is not a category of activities, but a spectrum, ranging from free, child-like,...

Photo by Craig Whitehead  on Unsplash The ‘normality’ of the five day work week has existed for over a century, a schedule that many organisations stand by, expecting it to increase output and reduce costs. What is underacknowledged, however, is the reinforcement of the belief that value equals time spent, and commitment can be measured through ‘visible’ effort. While the four day work week is generally well received as a concept, when applying to real life scenarios, there are fundamental...