This weekend, you should probably make some tweaks to your CV and send it to Carlos Slim.
The world’s second richest man seems like a great guy to work for, as he wants his employees to work for just three days a week.
Not only that, but Mr Slim, from Mexico, thinks other companies should follow his lead. We’re all for it.
There is, however, a catch – the three-day working week comes in exchange for a later retirement.
Speaking to Bloomberg Businessweek, Mr Slim explained why everyone should work less and take more time to kick back and relax.
"Historically, the more technology advances and the more progress there is, people work less. I think they should work three days a week, so that it creates space for others. The quality of life and having four days a week free would encourage a lot of economic activities – more tourism, entertainment, sports, culture, and education. Mr Slim knows a thing or two about success – his net worth is £59 billion – but this would present more than a few logistical challenges."
His master plan involves everyone earning the same as they did before, so most companies would not be able to afford the inevitable drop in productivity or extra staff.
But he argues that the scheme would tackle unemployment due to the increase in size of the workforce, while people retiring later would mean companies could rely on the wisdom and experience of older workers.
His company Telmex offered the plan to staff in 2014, with 40% of workers agreeing to take more time off.
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