Work-life balance in Germany is said to be among the best in the world (Image: Getty Images) Work-life balance is essential for mental health, relationships and productivity, giving people the time they need to enjoy life outside of their careers. However, in many countries, work-life balance is almost non-existent, with some nations offering workers very little in the way of mandatory time off. One European nation, however, has been ranked highly for its "work-life balance" and has been recommended for those who want to relocate overseas and enjoy life outside of work a little more.
READ MORE Tiny Spanish town with just 5,000 locals becoming a magnet for British expats [INSIGHT] Experts at William Russell looked at several countries in Europe and analysed factors such as the average hours worked, to reveal the countries with the lowest working hours and days. Based on their research, the experts concluded that Germany is the nation with the "best work-life balance", with employees working an average of 1340.9 hours annually, equating to 178 days a year - 500 fewer hours than the highest-scoring country, Greece.
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