To what extent does work ethic and attitude to work affect labour productivity? What are the factors that can diminish and improve attitudes to work.
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https://ifs.org.uk/inequality/press-release/decades-of-benefit-reforms-have-pushed-more-people-into-work-but-very-often-into-part-time-low-paid-work-with-little-prospect-of-progression/
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/almost-4m-people-on-benefits-with-no-requirement-to-work-fmljn70gx
https://fortune.com/europe/2023/09/07/britain-least-work-oriented-countries-work-life-balance-productivity/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/04/04/britain-become-nation-quitters-almost-rational-be-lazy/
https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/get-britains-stats-working/
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