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The Herman Trend Alert May 12, 1999 Recess Time 234 days until January 1, 2000 The pressure mounts. More and more work to do. Fewer and fewer people to carry the load. Fewer people work longer hours with greater intensity, then go home to do more work taking care of all the family tasks. Stores stay open later, as people shop at odd hours in a valiant effort to maintain some sort of balance. Balance? Many workers don't feel they're in balance at all. They're pushing so hard, they are physically, emotionally, and psychologically exhausted. But, the work still has to be done. Start early with personal and family duties, then off to work for a sped-up effort to get results. Then, back to the family pressures. A vicious cycle. We've told you about the new trend for people to take naps during their workday. Some understanding employers allow employees to nap briefly at their desks. Some companies, we've heard, actually have private quiet rooms where people can take longer, more serious naps. Now we've heard of another emerging trend: recess. The traditional break on the playground is usually associated with elementary and perhaps middle school experiences. Now recess is being introduced to the world of adult employment. While the bells don't ring to announce the break in routine, at the appointed time everyone leaves their desks to enjoy a walk outside. With the increasing intensity of work, especially in the information technology (IT) arena, we expect to see more recess times. These play times could include walking, a quick game of pick-up volleyball, or similar activities. Benefits include team-building, reduced stress, and improved wellness. Bottom line: a little break improves the quality of work . . . and work life. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." WHO SENDS OUT YOUR NEWSLETTERS? We are convinced there is no better choice than ours! We have happily used DataBack Systems to deliver The Herman Trend Alert for over 10 years and. Visit their website (http://www.databack.com) or call Byron directly at 503.941.0427. You'll be glad you did. IS YOUR EMPLOYER AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE®? Our effective, onsite seminars, workshops, and consulting can help you get there. We offer 1-, 2-, 3-hour, and full-day programs to help you communicate what it takes to become an Employer of Choice® and inspire your folks to get it done. In the future, being an Employer of Choice® will not be optional. Call Carol at 336-210-3547 to arrange a no-obligation conference call. Or order the electronic version of the Employer of Choice book on your desktop for only $17.80 @ http://hermangroup.com/store/books_all.html#2. STRUGGLING TO FIND THE PEOPLE YOU NEED? VETJOBS CAN HELP! Recently, hundreds of thousands of jobs remain unfilled due to a lack of capable people. If you are looking for qualified candidates, you need to hire a veteran using VFW-sponsored VetJobs, the largest military employment site on the Internet. Thousands of returning veterans are looking for good jobs now. Mention this ad in The Herman Trend Alert and receive a 10% discount on job postings. Call Ted Daywalt at 877-838-5627 or inquire at info@VetJobs.com. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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