Comments on: Work Life Balance: Adding White Space http://www.pureinnovation.co.nz/work-life-balance-adding-white-space/ spread the word Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:18:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment http://www.pureinnovation.co.nz/work-life-balance-adding-white-space/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:30:44 +0000 http://www.pureinnovation.co.nz/?p=98#comment-31 I love the comparison to graphic design and web design terminology here. When you design a web page, or design a brochure, or design just about anything, you are reminded about the white space, and how you need to find a balance. However, most people don't see the philosophy in that advice, and apply it to more aspects of their lives. It makes me think of bosses and CEOs, who want to squeeze every ounce of "juice" from their workers as they can. When employees take a few minutes out of their day to enjoy being where they are, these people call it "company theft", meaning wasting time while they are on the clock. Maybe a little more white space in their work days would benefit them? I think I might blog about this, and if I do, I will credit you with the idea. Thanks a lot! I love the comparison to graphic design and web design terminology here. When you design a web page, or design a brochure, or design just about anything, you are reminded about the white space, and how you need to find a balance. However, most people don’t see the philosophy in that advice, and apply it to more aspects of their lives.

It makes me think of bosses and CEOs, who want to squeeze every ounce of “juice” from their workers as they can. When employees take a few minutes out of their day to enjoy being where they are, these people call it “company theft”, meaning wasting time while they are on the clock. Maybe a little more white space in their work days would benefit them?

I think I might blog about this, and if I do, I will credit you with the idea. Thanks a lot!

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