The Daily Digest: Hard Work Or Overworked?

19-Apr-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: Hard Work Or Overworked?

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Will working longer hours help you get the “rewards of hard work”? We take a look at Jack Ma’s latest controversial comments and the potential side effects this 12 hour work culture could bring.

Produced by: Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Kelly Anissa, Lim Sue Ann, Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: SME, Business Analysis, Trends and Forecasts, Markets, Personal Development, Social Issues

Tags: controversy, 996 overtime, work culture, employee, Jack Ma, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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