Conclusions

The analysis of the 2006 Census has showed that the profile of long hours workers depends on whether the total number of workers by each variable is analysed, or whether the proportion of long hours workers in each category is of interest. For example, workers with high qualifications are significantly more likely to work long hours than workers with lower qualifications; however, in terms of absolute numbers, they form a very small proportion of long hours workers overall. Similar effects occur with both industry and occupation. In addition, the analyst needs to consider how the profile of long hours workers compares to that of the total workforce.

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