Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch

Update: 2021-07-15

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Did you know the amount of annual leave Australian workers now have due is at record high? (A combined 174.9 million days!!)

There's actually a real economic benefit from having a break.

Plus, what's economic 'scarring'? And do the latest unemployment figures show any signs of it?

Jo Masters, Ernst & Young Oceania Chief Economist and Gareth Spence, NAB Senior Economist join Gillian to discuss.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch

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Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch

Gillian Bowen

Take a holiday, even if it's just to the couch