Work/Life Balance
It is important to achieve a balance between work time
and leisure or family time
Too much work can result in stress and poor health
“workaholics” may neglect their families and friends
People need
to take regular holidays
Companies should be expect employees to work overtime
Nowadays, many people work part-time or have flexible working hours
Technology allow people to work
from home
Many companies provide childcare facilities
A good work/ life balance can raise job satisfaction
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Happy, healthy workers are more productive
Technology and work
Internet, fax and mobile phone technologies have revolutionized working life
Workers can communicate
via email, online networks and video conferencing
Technology can connect workers in different countries
It gives people more freedom
It can also save time and money
Some people believe that offices could disappear in the
future
Virtual online offices may replace them
Child labour
In some countries, children are exploited
They do repetitive
jobs for very low pay
Children are often used in agriculture and factory work
The employment of children is prohibited in other countries
Many people think that children should be free to enjoy
their childhood
Governments should make education a priority
They should build new schools
They should supply the resources to educate children
Children need to be given the knowledge and skills for adult life
