It seems weird that anyone would bother with the 5M/3.6sec rule ... that's only 3.1 mph - I doubt many people walk much slower than that. Do they really think the morale hit is really worth the seconds someone would save walking 3.1 mph instead of a ultra-leisurely 2mph?
3.1 mph is not slow. Look at people walking in the streets, most walk slower than that. Have you been on a treadmill lately? 4 mph is about as fast as I can walk without starting to jog.
People have to walk faster than 3.1 to avoid the alarm, which means that the intent is to have them rushing down the hallways. If true, this is one of the most ridiculous and counterproductive corporate rules I've heard of.
(Caveat: I don't read Japanese - I'd appreciate confirmation of that translation from someone. I read about it at http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/19639/Canon+El...)
It seems weird that anyone would bother with the 5M/3.6sec rule ... that's only 3.1 mph - I doubt many people walk much slower than that. Do they really think the morale hit is really worth the seconds someone would save walking 3.1 mph instead of a ultra-leisurely 2mph?