In 1930, famed economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that within his lifetime, the future economy would be powered with a quarter of the effort. In a hundred years, he wrote, humanity would actually be confronted with the problem of too much leisure time, and what to do with it. Technological innovation meant that we could accomplish whatever needed doing in a 15–hour workweek, and we'd be endeavoring "to spread the bread thin on the butter," distributing what little work was necessary as equally as possible. Today, despite massive gains in productivity, and thanks to unrepentant consumerism, Keynes's prediction couldn't have been further off. In 1991, sociologist Juliet Schor found that Americans in the early '90s were working 163 more hours than they were in 1973. But now, economists (including Schor) are considering a perception of time that actually makes sense for a post–industrial clock. In a recent book published by the New Economics Foundation (NEF), called Time on Our Side, they examine why a 30–hour workweek would be a more rational, efficient, and sustainable approach to the modern, developed economy. Most importantly, they say it's totally doable––and big companies could even play a key part. Wouldn't people prefer to spend more time doing things other than working? Three years ago, NEF's head of social policy Anna Coote proposed the 21–hour workweek during the Ghent TEDx conference. As a "rallying cry" to suggest radical change, the idea earned a fair share... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
[ Fast Company | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The second digital evocation of the world's largest children's book trade show closes with big numbers and lots of programming on video. The post Bologna’s Finale: 75,000 Visitors and 300 Hours of ‘Initiatives’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-17 21:02:44 UTC ]
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One of the biggest books of this past plague year was Erik Larson’s The Splendid and the Vile. The success of the book is no surprise, Larson’s books are perennial bestsellers and he’s a hell of a storyteller. But the core narrative, the perseverance of the British people in the face of Nazi... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-03-12 09:50:38 UTC ]
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Matt Haig's The Midnight Library (Canongate) has clocked in at the top of the Amazon Charts' Most-Sold: Fiction top 20, unseating Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club (Penguin). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-02 11:05:06 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley has bagged Chetna's 30 Minute Indian, the fifth book from “Bake Off” star Chetna Makan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-26 10:02:32 UTC ]
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Orion Fiction has pre-empted Winnie M Li's new novel Complicit, exploring questions raised by the #MeToo movement and the dark side of Hollywood, for a six-figure sum within 48 hours of receiving the manuscript. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-17 00:06:32 UTC ]
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Influential editor and co-founder of the literary magazine to be succeeded by senior staffMary-Kay Wilmers is stepping down from her role as editor of the London Review of Books, a position she has held for almost 30 years.Wilmers was one of the founders of the literary magazine in 1979, along... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-01-29 15:28:52 UTC ]
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Digital publishers have invested in providing employees with more virtual wellness services and career development programs in order to ease staffer stress levels. The post ‘Not just the Zoom happy hour’: Why publishers are adding benefits to lift employee peace of mind appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2021-01-22 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Watch the live broadcast here on Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern—and join the conversation on Facebook, Periscope, LinkedIn and Twitter. To RSVP, click here. Even the largest supermarket chain in the U.S. has to adjust to business disruptions and think fast on its feet—particularly in the... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2021-01-21 19:30:00 UTC ]
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Puffin has announced the final book in Jacqueline Wilson’s and Nick Sharratt’s 30-year-partnership, The Runaway Girls. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-29 00:56:46 UTC ]
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Intricate plots and distant locales in “Winter Counts,” “Agent Sonya” and “The Searcher.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-09-30 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film was far from a surefire hit, but it cemented his legacy. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-09-24 12:03:35 UTC ]
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Gore Vidal’s “Hollywood” is finally getting the audiobook treatment, and not a moment too soon. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-09-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Windmill has signed Sally Huband's non-fiction debut, the story of a woman who combs Shetland beaches to find her place, in a 24-hour pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-21 02:26:55 UTC ]
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Niamh Campbell has been awarded the Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award for her "original and touching" piece "Love Many". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-02 16:30:36 UTC ]
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AAP chief Bruce Davidson said in an all-staff email on Monday night that the ‘new’ newswire will retain 85 editorial staff and relaunch on 1 August Newswire Australian Associated Press (AAP) has been sold in an 11th-hour bid by a philanthropic investment consortium helmed by former News Corp... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-06-29 11:53:06 UTC ]
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The next awards program to move online is the 'Nibbies,' set for June 29 with access available to readers as well as to book business players. The post Nibbies on the Ether: The British Book Awards Online at 30 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-22 09:40:01 UTC ]
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An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Digital media company Team Whistle has acquired Tiny Horse, a marketing services firm focused on over-the-top streamers, TV networks, producers and advertisers. The companies didn’t disclose terms of the deal, however, sources told Variety the acquisition was mostly in the form of a stock swap... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2020-05-22 09:54:48 UTC ]
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If you're looking for the satisfaction of finishing a great book in a day or two, check out these short audiobooks under 5 hours. Continue reading at Book Riot
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