Are we taking our jobs for granted" Should we be more thankful to our employers" 
Should we, as employees, be more flexible with our jobs in a changing economic landscape" 
Geoff Maxted of DriveWrite Automotive Magazine examines in this latest Letter From The UK.

A recent survey across the United States found that a ?shockingly? high number of employees feel as if they are unable to work out because of their jobs; which begs the question: why is this a responsibility of the employer" Certainly, employers are responsible for all aspects of health and safety within their industry and have, up to a point, a duty of care, but does that spill over into private lives"
Results of The Study
The survey revealed that over two-thirds of respondents said their employers are not providing them with fitness benefits. More than half say their employer makes it difficult for them to get a workout in during the week! Why" Should employers meekly say, ?Sure, take all the time you need,? halfway through the morning" Are gyms not open in the evenings" It gets worse: Two out of every five of these employees believe their employer is responsible for their health! You couldn?t make this up, and it’s a big eye-opener about how we treat our working lives today. The study was conducted by Zeamo, a digital fitness ‘platform’ who surveyed 5,000 people across the United States.
The British Welfare State
Now, before America gets upset, th...