Thursday, November 25, 2004

Australians work longest hours in the developed world

"New research by the Australia Institute shows we now outrank all other developed nations in terms of hours on the job. In fact, we spend an average 1855 hours at work each year - that's a good 200 hours more than employees in other countries."

Clive Hamilton attributes long hours to workers feeling job insecurity and higher lifestyle, material expectations to the increase in work hours.

W: http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2004/s1247577.htm