NZ tops charts for life-work balance

NZ tops charts for life-work balance
Based on factors like leave, sick pay, health care and inclusivity, NZ was rate highest by US outfit Remote. (Image: Getty)
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New Zealand has topped the charts for life-work balance, according to a new study by Remote, a remote employee payroll and support software company.The San Francisco-based company rated the top 60 countries by gross domestic product out of 100 based on a range of factors including minimum wage, sick leave, maternity leave, healthcare availability, public happiness, average working hours, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity.NZ nabbed a score of 79.35, beating out second-place Spain at 75.55, France in third at 75.34, and Australia who came in fourth at 73.71...

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