"But besides staunchly defended national values, the reasons behind the nationwide August hiatus may be more practical than they first appear. Crucially, the system seems to work precisely because everyone takes their extended leave at once. In other words, a complete standstill is more efficient than staggered, extended 4 week absences throughout the year, which could actually have an even greater negative impact on overall productivity. Maybe there’s something we can learn from the French after all." Bonjour Paris!
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:24:28 +0000