Working a Shorter Week and Transition

 Posted by Kathryn Cholette

The Length of the work week is a Transition Initative, Bioregional, Heart and Soul, and Local Economy Issue. 

The New Economics Foundation (nef) offers a free download of the book listed below:

BBC World Tonight explores the shorter working week

In a special authored programme for the BBC's World Tonight on Radio 4, nef's Anna Coote explored the benefits of a UK-wide shift to a shorter working week. Building on the research presented in nef's report 21 Hours, Anna examines the benefits for families, well-being, productivity, the environment and the Big Society.

Anna spoke to experts in a range of fields, including Dr Katherine Rake of the Family and Parenting Institute and Professor Tim Jackson of the University of Surrey.

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