be economically successful 经济上成功
a highly debated topic一个备受争议的话题
The claim that countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those who do not have a long working time is a highly debated topic.
produce more output产出更多
the correlation between working hours and economic success工作时间和经济成就之间的关系
is not straightforward没有那么紧密直接
While it is true that working hard and for long hours can produce more output, the correlation between working hours and economic success is not straightforward.
cannot be solely attributed to the length of working hours不能完全归因于工作时间的长短
Firstly, economic success cannot be solely attributed to the length of working hours.
depends on a variety of factors这取决于很多因素
natural resources, political stability, infrastructure, education, and technology自然资源、政治稳定、基础设施、教育和技术
A country's economic success depends on a variety of factors such as natural resources, political stability, infrastructure, education, and technology.
the only factor contributing to a country's economic success是促成一个国家经济成功的唯一因素
Therefore, it would be inappropriate to suggest that a long average working time is the only factor contributing to a country's economic success.
have adverse effects on employees' health and well-being对员工的健康和福祉有不利影响
lead to decreased productivity and increased healthcare costs导致生产力下降和医疗保健成本增加
Secondly, long working hours can have adverse effects on employees' health and well-being, leading to decreased productivity and increased healthcare costs.
lead to burnout导致倦怠
cause a decline in motivation, creativity, and job satisfaction导致动机、创造力和工作满意度的下降
Additionally, overworking employees may lead to burnout, which can cause a decline in motivation, creativity, and job satisfaction.
does not necessarily translate to increased productivity并不一定能转化为生产力的提高
Moreover, working long hours does not necessarily translate to increased productivity.
result in decreased productivity导致生产力下降
due to fatigue, stress, and decreased work-life balance因为疲劳、压力和工作与生活平衡的下降
Research has shown that working long hours can result in decreased productivity due to fatigue, stress, and decreased work-life balance.
contribute to economic success有助于经济成功
is not the sole determinant不是唯一的决定性因素
In conclusion, while a long average working time may contribute to economic success, it is not the sole determinant.
create a conducive environment for their citizens to thrive为市民创造有利的发展环境
solely rely on increasing working hours仅仅依靠增加工作时间
Countries need to focus on creating a conducive environment for their citizens to thrive, rather than solely relying on increasing working hours.
promote work-life balance促进工作与生活的平衡
invest in education and technology投资教育和科技
ensure a healthy workforce确保健康的员工队伍
be more impactful in achieving economic success在取得经济成功方面发挥更大的影响力
Creating policies that promote work-life balance, investing in education and technology, and ensuring a healthy workforce would be more impactful in achieving economic success.