Kahn and Rowe believe a flexible, four-hour module would benefit adults trying to balance work and family life, students trying to balance school with work experience, and senior citizens trying to gradually phase into retirement. For example, they envision a person working eight hours on some days, four hours on others, and dealing with school and family on the rest.

How practical it this new format? Would it work in some types of organizations (e.g., hospitals, restaurants, etc.) better than others? What kind of work schedule does your place of employment utilize?

Reference:
Kahn, R. L., & Rowe, J. (1998). Successful aging. New York, NY: Pantheon.

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