The night shift: working against the body clock
2012
5
27-30
case study ; circadian rhythm ; goods transport ; health impact assessment ; night work ; service sector ; shift work ; sleep deprivation ; working time ; trade union document
Working time and leave
English
"With globalization and the expanding service economy, night work is changing from the exception to the rule for many. Driven by the "customer is king" principle, a growing body of employers are forcing employees to work hours that are out of sync with body clocks and life in society. As the case of an express delivery services company shows."
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