5 Countries Best For Work-Life Balance
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2 April 2024
Work-life balance is a key part of a productive work environment, which can improve an employee's physical and mental health
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Recently, HR-tech company Remote studied the working culture of the 60 highest-GDP nations around the world
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And came up with a list of top-ranking countries that get the concept of healthy 'work-life' balance right
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New Zealand topped the list, with 26 paid weeks of maternity leave, high minimum wage, 32 days of annual leave, minimum 80% statutory sick pay percentage
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Spain was second on the list, with 26 days of statutory annual leave. Only 2.5% employees work long hours in paid employment
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France, with 36 statutory annual leave, is on the 3rd spot. The locals prioritise non-work time and are usually spotted relaxing in cafes
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People in France have 16.2 hours per day for personal and leisure time
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With a decent minimum wage, a high happiness index ranking, funded healthcare and laidback culture, Australia is 4th on the list
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There is a strict boundary between 'work' and 'life' in Denmark where people usually shut their laptops by 4 pm
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Only 1% of Danish employees work more than 50 hours a week. They also devote 15.7 hours a day to personal and leisure time
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Workers benefit from generous annual leave policies, full sick pay, and universal healthcare and education
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