9 Countries Where Employees Relax The Most

By siliconindia  |   Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 01:28 IST   |    1 Comments
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#8. Sweden



Average Hours Per Week: 36 Hrs



Average Annual Wages: $38,000



Trade unions play a vital role in Sweden, as they are the driving force behind the work culture of workforce in the country. And the collective bargains by these unions have pushed the employers in the country to become employee-friendly. This has greatly reduced the work week over time, plus has given rise to flexible working hours and encouraged telecommuting.



#7. Belgium



Average Hours Per Week: 35 Hrs



Average Annual Wages: $44,000



Workforce in Belgium, on average, clocks around 35 hours a week, which is way lesser than the average from around the globe.



Additionally, the workforce in the country is entitled to a year-long break during their working tenure. And the perks don’t end here. During this time off away from the job, Belgians are entitled for pay from the government itself. Maternity and paternity leave policies in the country are quite generous. Belgians can opt for 15 weeks long maternity leave and 10 days paternity leave. And on top of it, they are also permitted to take three months long parental leaves.



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