Life style is essential for good morale - the 6/3 pattern was something that made people stay at EZY rather than looking elsewhere due to having a balanced life style.
I have operated both and I cant believe anyone would prefer an unbalanced roster to a balanced one especially when they start throwing in Day '7' and 'one day off' scenario's.
Lets face it, how many companies outthere can get away without having to pay their staff shift pay (even worse, you work irregular shifts), double time for weekends or bank holidays. Then are able to save a large chunk of pay (called flight pay!) when their staff are off sick, on leave or on maternaty etc.
No requirement for lunch breaks, how many of you eat right next to a toilet every day? That 'land side' would be illegal. The list could go on and on.
All it will achieve is that motivated staff will walk (most of the GB lot are on hold with BA). There are other ways to save money, best way is to start at the top lead by example and then work your way down.
