Ireland offers best work-life balance in Europe [Video]

Ireland offers the best work-life balance in Europe following an overhaul of statutory entitlements, according to Remote‘s third annual European Work-Life Balance Index.

Remote give each country a ‘life-work balance score’ out of 100 on the basis of factors such as minimum wage, sick leave, maternity leave, public happiness, average working hours, and public safety.

Ireland topped this year’s ranking, leaping from 24th in 2023 due to its updated sick policies, “generous” minimum wage, and high public safety score.

“Our European life-work balance study highlights the possibility for people to find a better balance that allows them to get the most out of both their personal lives and careers,” said Barbara Matthews, chief people officer at Remote, on the newly released study.

“It’s fascinating to observe different working cultures across the continent and how each approaches life-work balance. Europe is a leader in developing better life-work balance, with Scandinavian countries performing particularly well in our …