Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

Once an idea that provoked some skepticism, compressed work is gaining traction across the private and public sector for a wide range of job types. Perhaps the most well-known form of compressed work ...

Compressed workweeks and flextime are two options to the traditional 9 to 5 workweek that are becoming increasingly popular. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 1997 27.6 percent of ...

I tried a compressed workweek — which had me working 10-hour days for four days per week — and I did not like the unusual schedule. I felt more stress and pressure to outperform the amount of work I ...

Understanding manufacturers' nomenclatures to identify their compressors can be a very useful tool for a service technician. There is much information about a compressor that can be obtained from ...

While not every company can offer workers shorter work weeks all year round, some are allowing staff to choose shorter weeks to enjoy the summer. At engine manufacturer Mercury Marine in Wisconsin, ...

A compressed work week means 3-day weekends every week and it’s trending big-time. Here’s how to pull it off. What if you could have 3-day weekends on the regular? That’s the allure of switching to a ...