Essays about: "reduced working hours"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words reduced working hours.

  1. 11. Energy Audit in Educational Buildings : Case study of Fridhemsskolan in Gävle

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem

    Author : Fayad Abdalla Mohamed Ahmed; [2017]
    Keywords : energy audit; building energy performance; energy retrofits technology; energy efficiency measures in building; IDA-ICE;

    Abstract : The global share from buildings towards energy usage in residential and commercial buildings have been increasing constantly reaching between 20% to 40% in developed countries and has overtook the other major sectors: industrial and transportation. Energy demand reduction in the building sector is important for Sweden to achieve national energy aims for reduced energy use in the future. READ MORE

  3. 12. The 30-hour Workweek - A Promising Alternative for Knowledge Workers?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Juliana Wolfsberger; Jutta Lena Rübelmann; [2017]
    Keywords : alternative working time concepts; empty labour; knowledge intensive firm; knowledge work; knowledge worker; overtime; presenteeism; psychological contract; reduced working hours; work intensification; work-life balance; work-life integration; 30-hour workweek; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Long working hours and burnout as well as other stress-related symptoms are common concerns amongst knowledge workers. An obvious solution might be to reduce working hours, for example, to a 30-hour workweek. Hence, this explorative study is interested in exploring the effects of the 30-hour workweek on knowledge workers. READ MORE

  4. 13. Environmental and cost-effective refurbishment of million program building, integrating daylight and architectural design

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Aija Baumane; Lowe Dahlin; [2017]
    Keywords : Cost-effective renovation measures; energy reduction; renovation; million program building; LCA; LCC; Co-benefits; daylight; architectural design; shading.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden’s substantial building stock from the million programs is in need of renovations. These residential buildings were built without major attention to energy demand or architectural aesthetics. Until now, property owners have hesitated to carry out energy renovations due to the investment cost. READ MORE

  5. 14. New system for control and monitoring of a helium liquefaction plant implemented in LabVIEW

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Tove Mattsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis report describes the development of a new system for control and monitoring of a helium liquefaction plant which has been carried out at Kryolab, Lund University. At the plant, helium gas is purified and then cooled in several steps until it condensates. READ MORE

  6. 15. Is Less Work Better Work? A shorter working week from a managerial viewpoint

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Katrín Briem; Þorvaldur Ólafsson; [2015]
    Keywords : managers; leadership; shorter working week; shorter hours; productivity; efficiency; work-life balance; culture; stress; meetings; qualitative research; comparison; evaluation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Visionaries around the world are advocating for a shorter working week, and there is a reason behind it. Long working hours have been shown to impede productivity while a reduction in working hours increases work-life balance. Future generations’ economic and environmental sustainability may furthermore benefit from a shorter working week. READ MORE