Australians work longest hours

Australians work longest hours Australians work longest hoursPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis Australians work the longest hours in the developed world, with an average of 1855 hours at work each year, which is 200 hours mora than employees in other countries, according to a study by the Australia Institute. Further, one-third of Australians do not use any of their annual leave. One-fifth of Australians work more than 50 hours a week, according to another study, by The University of Sydney. These worrying figures suggest there is more work than life in the work-life balance for many Australians.Job insecurity and a more consumer-oriented and materialistic society are the main reasons for the long hours worked, believes Director of the Australia Institute, Dr Clive Hamilton. He said on ABC radio that people are starting to realise that working much overtime is not always the best way. Theres more to life than long hours of work and more and more Australians are understandin g that and are scaling back their material demands and the work regiment they impose on themselves and are starting to live the old Australian myth of enjoying life more, spending time with family, friends and doing that thing you always wanted to do, said Mr Hamilton. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesworking freelance in australiafuture of work the top jobs of 2025freelance work from home australiafreelance work online australiahighest paying jobs in australia CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire ansprechbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineLouisa VeidelisRelated ArticlesBrowse moreBusiness Event Management24-Hour Party People How To Become An Events ManagerIf you love people, have energy to spare and have superb organisational skills, being an events manager could be your dream job. After all, who doesnt love a great event and helping others to have a good time?Gig EconomyUnusual jobs10 Gig Economy GigsA flexible schedule, setting your own rates and working from home are big benefits of the gig economy. Could it work for you too? Check out these 10 gig economy jobs.Community ServicesCounsellingThe many faces of social workThe field of social work is incredibly broad and diverse, but wonderfully rewarding too. So how do you decide which field of social work is best for you?