Global Recession - Time for New Work

In the wake of a "new" global recession - as I stated earlier, some economist believe that we have never got out of the present recession, lasting already over a decade - economist and businesses should assess Fritjhof Bergmann's "New Work" model:

1/3 job for a living, 1/3 for family and community, 1/3 for our own life and dream project

http://newworknewculture.com/

Rather than laying of thousands of people, alternative solutions should be thought for seriously. Following the principle of enough for everybody, a fairer distribution of the resources, living life for a meaning, Bergmann's model should be applied and further assessed.

If consumer demand decreases, level of production has to follow logically.

Giving work to fewer people, making them work even harder, until they physically and psychologically break down, isn't the right answer to global recession.

It is a chance for new models and opportunities worldwide. New Work will demand that all of us adapt our standard of living, lifestyles. New Work will generate a more dynamic, interacting workforce, leaving time for family, community, new ideas and innovation towards a zero carbon society, favoring participative, integrated, local and healthy solutions. It's promising and definitely worth trying!