Leggiere, Phil.

What Happened to the Leisure Society?. / Phil Leggiere. - Leggiere/Phil, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 57. Business, 1522-3191; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: What Happened to the Leisure Society?, July/Aug. 2002; pp. 42-48.

"As far back as the 1930s, in the midst of the Great Depression, philosopher Bertrand Russell predicted the imminent arrival of the four-hour workday, declaring that 'the road to happiness and prosperity lies in an organized diminution of work.' " (ACROSS THE BOARD) This article discusses the increase in work hours despite the increasing technology that could reduce the amount of time spent on the job.

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Employees--Attitudes.
Hours of labor.
Industrial relations.
Labor policy.
Labor productivity.
Leisure.
Part-time employment.
Time management.
Work and family.

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