Round Table China Your time vs. the company clock
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Jan 27, 2026 A debate over micro-shifting and whether short, flexible work bursts can replace rigid schedules. Discussion of how split work blocks fit childcare, errands, and daily life. Examination of productivity claims, four-day workweek results, and risks like extended workdays. A focus on fairness: who gains flexibility and who is left behind.
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Workday Rebuilt Around Life
- Micro-shifting breaks the workday into focused 45–90 minute bursts instead of continuous hours.
- It reorganizes schedules around employee life demands rather than fixed office time.
Focus Over Face-Time
- Micro-shifting assumes people will be intensely focused during short sessions.
- The model trades long presence for concentrated, outcome-driven work time.
Run Trials Before Wide Adoption
- Employers should consider flexible schedules to lower turnover and boost productivity.
- Trials like the four-day week showed revenue gains and reduced employee churn.