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Memo to Big 4 Partners

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“Overtime-induced work stress might contribute to a substantial proportion of cardiovascular disease.”

~ Gordon McInnes, professor of clinical pharmacology at the University of Glasgow’s Western Infirmary.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Overtime, Quote of the Day, Stress, You're a heart attack waiting to happen

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