Description: A recent survey of 25,000 full-time Canadian workers reveal that Canadian employers are making it increasingly difficult for their employees to balance work and life. Canadians are working longer hours and are taking more work home.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Date: October 26 2012

Link http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/editorials/companies-need-to-do-more-to-balance-employees-work-life-obligations/article4678720/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Why is maintaining work-life balance important for employers?
2. What are the costs to the economy if workers can’t manage work and family time?
3. What could Canadian companies do to encourage better work-life balance for its employees?