In a society which has seen an unparalleled growth in zero hours contracts and reduced growth in pay, the fact that we also have worryingly low levels of productivity should certainly raise the question of there being a link between these factors. If the Government wish to see production levels raised, they must pay attention to the wider picture. In 1973 EF Schumacher stated that “The substance of man cannot be measured by GDP” Perhaps the same can be said for a nation?