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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most employees consider having flexible work hours a perk. At Pivotal Software, they require their employees to clock in at exactly 9:06 in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious to know why? Click on the link below to read more about this unusual work rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-37998577<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Why are employees at Pivotal Software required to report to work at exactly 9:06 AM?
2. What do you think of this idea?
3. Would you like such rule to be implemented in your company? Why or why not?
4. Describe your work hours and your typical work day.
5. What are the things that you do to increase your productivity at work?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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