According to a recently published study conducted by the International Labour Organization, long workdays are a leading occupational hazard. More than 750,000 people die every year because of the stress of long working hours. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss productivity, 70-hour work weeks and the overall job market.

We’re also discussing how China got around its air pollution problem, while smog has become a way of life for many in India.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched, written and produced by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan

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