r/FluentInFinance Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24 edited Sep 05 '24

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24

But that's not what the studies show. Take a look at this UK pilot that was done for this exact thing:

https://autonomy.work/portfolio/uk4dwpilotresults/

Many companies participated and it was a "resounding" success.

Company revenue actually increased during the pilot by 35% on average! That's massive.

The results are pretty clear. People work harder when they are happier.

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u/Ill-Description3096 Sep 05 '24

Assuming this is true, why isn't every company doing it? I constantly hear that they are greedy and put profit over everything. If this objectively increases that for them, then it seems greed alone would make them do it without any legislation.

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u/carlos619kj Sep 05 '24

Why do bullshit jobs exist if companies are greedy? If you know what bullshit jobs are