Not our special safe space!
The new design is intended to make it unbearable for workers after five minutes, shortening employees toilet breaks in the process.
The “StandardToilet” designed by a company in the UK is sloped at a 13-degree downward angle.
The developer of the toilet, Mahabir Gill from StandardToilet, says this angle will increase strain on the legs similar to a gentle squat thrust.
The company holds a patent for slanted toilets from 5 to 35 degrees and they reckon that a 35 degree angle would reduce time in the toilet by 30 per cent.
According to StandardToilet's research the average employee spends 25 percent more time than necessary in the toilet at work.
Twitter has had a mixed reaction to the productivity boosting toilet so far, with people questioning the accessibility and legality of it.
BREAKING NEWS: Say goodbye to comfort breaks! New downward-tilting toilets are designed to become unbearable to sit on after five minutes. They say the main benefit is to employees in improved employee productivity. pic.twitter.com/lfDbeXJdCX
— Dave Vescio (@DaveVescio) December 17, 2019
If we're to look at StandardToilet's design with an overly positive attitude you could say it's a win-win for employees as you'll either...
a. You increase your productivity at work
or
b. get mad gains on your legs from regular squatting sessions in the jacks
but if we're being 100% honest, it seems like a bit much...
