First of all, the post is about how time is spent at work. With the average workday comprising of a reported 1.5 hours of actual work, Lisa Belkin asks the question, ‘Where does the time go?’ The big idea is that, like athletes, people work better in short bursts rather than long work days. Some workplaces are taking this to heart and providing a more relaxed attitude to attendance and stronger implications of results. It’s called ROWE: Results Only Work Environment. This means that no matter when you come into work, for what ever amount of time, as long as the work gets done, everyone is happy with you. Headquarters of Best Buy in Minneapolis have put this policy into practice. Would this work at your job? Time Wasted? Perhaps It’s Well Spent – [NYTimes]
