Hostile environment dominates workplace for computer engineers

Hostile environment dominates workplace for computer engineers

TOKYO, Japan - Computer and systems engineers face increasing pressure to work longer hours in view of the country's shift toward an information society with businesses remaining active 24 hours a day. (Kyodo)

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