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Iceland’s short work week trial declared an “overwhelming success”

Iceland’s short work week trial declared an “overwhelming success” | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
A five-year trial in Iceland exploring the effects of a shorter working week is reporting positive outcomes. The results suggest cutting just four or five hours from a work week can lead to increases in worker well-being and improvements in productivity.
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Thank you, Covid.  JB

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Robo-builders deliver architects' dreams 3D printing beneath the waves

Robo-builders deliver architects' dreams 3D printing beneath the waves | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
Robo-builders deliver architects' dreams 3D printing beneath the waves
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Robots are "working" their way into more and more jobs just as we need more and more workers. This is a very positive and important trend.

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The Future of Work is Not Jobs According to Rudy Karsan

The Future of Work is Not Jobs According to Rudy Karsan | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
What do you get when you ask the founder of one of the world's most significant HR Firms about the future of work? A completely unintuitive answer that speaks to the revolution in the world of work and a passionate case for an idea whose time has come.
Joel Barker's insight:

I think he is on the right track. People need purpose. For most, they find it in their work. A UBI creates new pathways to find "purposeful work."  JB

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