Topic 1: Increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to increase tension between people from different countries

scheduling, 
flexible working 
arrangements 
and 
job 
redesign 
to explore the full potential of each employee. 
As shown from the above discussion one can see no reason why working long hours us acceptable. It 
would  lead  to  low  productivity  and  frequent  sick  leaves,  thereby  doing  more  harm  than  good  to 
employers and the society alike. 
1.
 
impede = hold back = hinder = hamper 
2.
 
productive = fertile = yielding 
3.
 
chronic = persistent = never-ending 
4.
 
optimisation = best use 
5.
 
tolerance = forbearance 
6.
 
disregard = pay no attention to = ignore = take no notice of 
7.
 
scheduling = arrangement-preparation 
8.
 
arrangement = roster = timetable 
9.
 
redesign = re-arrangement = re-scheduling = re-organisation 

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