Why the pandemic couldn't kill the 100-hour week

Working It by Mischa Frankl-Duval

Oct 15, 202417:35Business

Bankers and lawyers have long had punishing work schedules. Has the pandemic – and a widespread move towards flexible working – changed that? Guest host Bethan Staton speaks to Craig Coben, a former senior investment ban...

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