Work-life balance
1. Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday?
Yeah, I do. Today, the competition is fierce in every walk of life, and working overtime seems to be a norm for employees. Some people just couldn’t afford to take a vacation, ‘cause they have a family to support. Overtime, it’s natural for them to be stressed and even suffer from more serious mental disorders.
2. What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?
I think the most obvious influence is that the lack of work-life balance leads to poor health. When you don’t have enough time to take care of your body, like having a rest or getting some exercise, your physical condition would be seriously affected. Plus, people’s relationship might suffer as well, ‘cause any kind of relationship needs time to maintain, if you spend too little time with your family or your friends, well, you know what I mean. So I guess it’s not hard to imagine what our society would be like if people can’t balance their work and life well.
3. Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance?
First of all, laws should be passed to make sure that employees get enough rest, and there should be proper punishments for those bosses who are just like slave-drivers. Also, companies should have good employee benefits and make sure people who work for them could get a reasonable payment. And most importantly, employers should attach more importance to efficiency, not just how much time their employees spend working at their desk.
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朱博,新东方吉林学校雅思口语美女讲师,毕业于985院校大连理工大学,硕士保送一等奖学金。在校期间曾游学美国,任出版社英语出版中心校对四年,工作严谨,活泼开朗,让大家快乐的学习英语。
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