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Warm Offices Boost Productivity

Posted by michael on from the turn-down-the-frigging-air-conditioning dept.

bluelip writes "It looks like the real reason for offshoring is corporations looking for warmer weather. Instead of paying the energy bills to crank up the heat in the office to a more productive temperature, the offices are moving to warmer areas. This article shows a 44% error reduction and 150% increase in productivity for those working in warmer offices. Will this increase in output be enough to convince my boss to pay for us to vacation-commute from a tropical island?"

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  1. Re:Too warm? by dOoDuStInK · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    warmer easily? i doubt it. already have a wife beater t, regular t, long sleeve button down, and usually a sweater/fleece. want me to wear thermal?