May 20, 2009
"Managers should encourage 'showerstorming' breaks", screams a press release that drops into Guru's inbox.
Apparently, having a shower is the answer to all your workplace problems, according to shower maker Mira. It conducted some 'research' which claims to have found employees who break for showers during the working day are 42% more productive.
Roger Crabb, marketing manager, says (presumably while trying to supress a smile): "As lots of workers are also feeling stressed or de-motivated at the moment due to the credit crunch, we were interested to see if showering could be a simple inexpensive antidote."
The firm recommends replacing a tea or "internet break" with a shower break. Yeh, because they're the same thing, aren't they?
Guru can just imagine legions of workers telling their bosses they are off for a quick shower, leaving the phones ringing or emails unanswered. And judging by the state of some of the showers Guru witnessed in his old office loos, you might come out dirtier than when you went in.
Guru waits in anticipation for a press release from a company to say they are the first to adopt shower breaks as a policy. You have been warned.
Apparently, having a shower is the answer to all your workplace problems, according to shower maker Mira. It conducted some 'research' which claims to have found employees who break for showers during the working day are 42% more productive.
Roger Crabb, marketing manager, says (presumably while trying to supress a smile): "As lots of workers are also feeling stressed or de-motivated at the moment due to the credit crunch, we were interested to see if showering could be a simple inexpensive antidote."
The firm recommends replacing a tea or "internet break" with a shower break. Yeh, because they're the same thing, aren't they?
Guru can just imagine legions of workers telling their bosses they are off for a quick shower, leaving the phones ringing or emails unanswered. And judging by the state of some of the showers Guru witnessed in his old office loos, you might come out dirtier than when you went in.
Guru waits in anticipation for a press release from a company to say they are the first to adopt shower breaks as a policy. You have been warned.
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