Are 8-hour days still relevant for today's working professional?
Ahead of Labour Day, here's a look at the applicability of Welsh social reformer Robert Owen's 19th century concept in the New World of Work.
WHAT does Labour Day mean to you?
Is it just another public holiday? A day spent reflecting on your workplace environment? Or a moment to commemorate those who campaigned for better working conditions and employee welfare?
Whatever the case, Labour Day carries different connotations for each individual, but it is still an important moment for us to reflect on our work practices today.
For the uninitiated, Labour Day was a result of the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century, where trade unions and labour movements champione…
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