10 countries in the world that have the best work-life balance

For months, the world has been talking about mass layoffs as a phenomenon that is affecting large companies in every corner of the globe. Problems with wages, with performance, discrepancies between supply and demand, the causes are many, but according to a recent study by "Ipsos" (Public Institute for Opinions and Surveys), this is a trend that is happening due to the breakdown of the balance between profession and life, due to prolonged work, lack of flexibility, etc.

But how are European countries ranked in this approach?  

-In 10th place, with a score of 67.73 points, is Brazil, which has a generous rate of women's benefits during illness or maternity leave, as well as a universal health care system funded by the government.

-Canada with 67.91 points is ranked ninth and this country remains the most inclusive in terms of the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Moreover, unlike the neighboring United States, the population here benefits from a national health care system and in the city. like Toronto, many workers are able to balance their personal lives and careers because they are allowed to work remotely.

-At 69.07 points is the United Kingdom where an average of just 25.6 hours of work per week for full-time and part-time workers remains an indicator of comfort beyond the strain of working long hours.

-The Netherlands performed brilliantly, with a score of 69.14, it is one of the best places in the world to live thanks to the guaranteed payment for new mothers during the period of maternity leave and the general quality of life.

-Norway is in sixth place (73.05), this is because the workers get pretty big payments. From annual leave to government-funded healthcare and education. Long work weeks are rare, which means there is plenty of time to explore all that Oslo and other places have to offer.

-In fifth place is Denmark (73.67), which, in addition to being one of the countries that guarantees full-time contract workers an additional of at least five weeks of paid leave each year. Here too, health and education are universal rights, guaranteed by the state.

-For those who like warmer temperatures, Australia is in fourth place with a score of 73.71. The wonderful beaches attract many visitors every year, who choose to move there for a better quality of life.

- France with a score of 75.34 is in third place for the number of births, but also for the quality of life and the golden balance between work and pleasure that the French Riviera provides in all its dimensions.

-Very close to Italy in sensitivity and language, Spain ranks second with 75.55 for the right balance between work and pleasure.

- The first place in this ranking is held by New Zealand, which with 79.35 points stands as the best country in the world for work-life balance. Locals enjoy fat salaries, annual vacations and all the right health care.  

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Source: Elle