Control Quote by Guy Standing
“What we need is a slow time movement to gain control over time and an overhaul of work statistics to give a better perspective on all the work being done and how much of it is undesirable, unnecessary, and demeaning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class in the Global Economy, Guy Standing, 2011
Advocates a slower pace and better metrics to reduce undesirable work and improve life quality.
In simple terms: Slow pace and better metrics improve work life.
Key Takeaway
Adopt slower rhythms and clearer work metrics.
Themes
work-life balance
economics
social justice
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- personal time management
- organizational redesign
Key Concepts
precariat
time management
labor metrics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies redesign work without sacrificing productivity?
- What metrics best capture work desirability?
A Different Perspective
May be impractical in fast-paced economies.
