Future of Work

A vacation from work could be a lifesaver

Local tourists poses for a photograph on the shores of Lake Namtso, Tibet Autonomous Region May 10, 2011. Namtso Lake, which means sacred or heaven lake in Tibetan, is 4,718 metres (15,479 feet) above sea level and is the second largest salt-water lake in China next to Qinghai Lake. Picture taken May 10, 2011. REUTERS/Rooney Chen (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

An extended break from work is necessary to relax properly. Image: REUTERS/Rooney Chen

Johnny Wood
Writer, Forum Agenda
Briony Harris
Senior Writer, Formative Content
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