The L&T CEO might want his employees to not stare at their wives and work Sundays. But he should remember that L&T had Danish roots, where work life-balance is everything! Let's look at the countries with the best work life balance
New Zealand tops the list of countries with the best work-life balance. This nation offers hours that are a superior blend of work and play. It provides a high quality of life, with lengthy maternity leave, annual leave.
Most Finnish companies provide a shorter flexible work week, ample parental leave and a strong work-life balance and also emphasis on employees' mental health.
Australia is known too for its life and work equilibrium. The country provides the highest minimal annual wage per hour compared to other countries.
Denmark prioritises employee well-being with flexible working hours. The country offers its workers several benefits, like a generous 36 days of annual leave with 100 per cent pay etc. And of course Sundays off! It is often considered one of the happiest nations in the world, ranking second in the Happiness Index.
Norway comes close behind Denmark in prioritising life over work, with Norwegians known for their high levels of happiness among European nations. Workers in Norway enjoy flexible working hours with a high minimum wage, also 35 days of annual leave and full sick pay.