- Europe is leading the way for healthy work-life balance, an analysis by Forbes found.
- US cities failed to make the grade, however.
When it comes to work-life balance, not all cities are made equal. Europe is leading the way for healthy work-life balance, an analysis by Forbes has found.
Forbes ranked cities in Europe as some of the best in the world for work-life balance, but not US cities made the list. The rankings considered factors such as average working hours, the World Happiness Index, and annual-leave policies.
Scandinavian countries, such as Denmark and Finland, topped the list, with Helsinki and Copenhagen claiming the two top spots. The only non-European country to secure a place in the top 10 was Auckland in New Zealand.
Take a look at the full top 10.
10. Belfast, Northern Ireland
Work-life balance score: 57
9. Edinburgh, Scotland
Work-life balance score: 57.1
8. Vienna, Austria
Work-life balance score: 58.5
7. Reykjavik, Iceland
Work-life balance score: 58.7
6. Gothenburg, Sweden
Work-life balance score: 60.7
5. Auckland, New Zealand
Work-life balance score: 62.7
4. Oslo, Norway
Work-life balance score: 63.2
3. Stockholm, Sweden
Work-life balance score: 64.8
2. Helsinki, Finland
Work-life balance score: 65.1
1. Copenhagen, Denmark
Work-life balance score: 70.5