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Video case study - Short-time working

Jim Riley

17th January 2009

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As the economic downturn bites, more and more manufacturers are turning to a shorter working week in order to reduce production capacity and cut operating costs. This video clip explores the reasons why short-time working is proving so popular and why trade unions and employees tend to be supportive of the process given the alternatives. An excellent insight into the practical employment implications of the recession.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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