Stressed about your office commute? Burnt out from long weeks at your desk? Maybe a move is on the cards. Remote, a global HR platform used by some of the world’s largest brands, has studied the working culture of the 60 highest GDP nations around the world, to highlight countries that seemingly get it right when it comes to a healthy life-work balance. While you’re more likely to see the term styled as ‘work-life balance’, the stylistic choice here reflects Remote’s view that this is a miscalculation – “the attitude should be life first, work second”.
Remote’s study factors in statutory annual leave, minimum statutory sick pay percentage, paid maternity leave and payment rate, minimum wage, healthcare system, happiness index, average hours worked per week, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Below are the 10 countries in the world right now that strike the balance perfectly.