Comments on: Gas Prices Warrant a Three Day Weekend

By: The Small Biz. Guru

The Small Biz. Guru — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:09:15 +0000

Since I already work 10 hour days, I would basically be in paradise only having to have four them!

Businesses are going to need to start utilizing more conferencing capabilities as well, whether simply creating conference bridges, or building up a video conferencing solution.

Personally, I cannot stand to work at home, but I think I’m in the minority when it comes to that.

~the GURU

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:58:33 +0000

Surely companies will consider letting employees work from home one or two days a week instead of shortening the work week. That way the employers feel like they’re getting more out of their employees than a four day work week. Of course many people can’t do their jobs from home so the four day work week would obviously make more sense.
Good post.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:59:10 +0000

A four day work week has been adopted by many businesses, cities and states. I read a recent article that said,

“Several Utah cities have turned to the four-day work week, and a BYU study shows the system is a big hit.”

I think it is a great idea that will lower the monthly gas bill for commuters. It will also help with lowering emissions and congestion on the highways. Right ON!

By: Beaver

Beaver — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:34:09 +0000

thats some true shit right there

By: Uncle B

Uncle B — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:10:41 +0000

Bull! Rising gas prices warrant a changing of the government, to an enlightened one that is prepared for the future and doesn’t take bribes from corporations, like the one in Brazil, where there is NO FUEL SHORTAGE!!! Honest, their capitalists are smarter than ours! Shit! are we f**ked or what!

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:44:02 +0000

I would have to see some statistics as to more much money would be saved by employee’s. I can’t imagine it costing a whole lot to travel to work two extra times a week, even if you lived 30 miles away.

Even if the employee lived say 50 miles away, the company would probably more profitable subsidizing their travel costs a bit; because I would imagine that production would fall off quite a bit adding 2 hours to each work day.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:51:11 +0000

Some states are adopting this 4 day a week policy. For example, Judi Spann a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Health said, “State workers will still put in 40-hour week. But their bosses are urging them to work 10-hour days, so they can stay home an extra day during the week.”

I think it is a great idea.

By: Doc KC

Doc KC — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:58:23 +0000

Well, with the way gas prices are today, no one even wants to drive anymore. I can think of good outcomes of that, but when you have to get to work, there is nothing you can do but to drive!

I’m not sure companies would go for the 4 day week, but it sounds like a great and practical idea. I just don’t think employers care about how much it costs people to get to work, they just want the job done. Unfortunate, but true!

Dr. KC
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