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"Ireland earned a score of 82.89-up 4.22 points from the previous year-and performed especially well in the public safety and weekly working hours categories. Employees in Ireland work on average 34.30 hours per week. Remote also describes Ireland's workplace culture as "hard-working yet warm and inclusive," and notes that the country has a strong Happiness Index score (6.89 out of 10) and a higher minimum wage than many other European nations."
"The company's 2025 European Life-Work Balance Index evaluated each country based on factors such as sick and paid maternity leave, healthcare, annual leave, public safety and happiness, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and average hours worked. Then each state received a "life-work balance score" out of 100."
"European nations claimed seven of the top ten spots on the global list, cementing Europe as "the leading continent for life-work balance," according to Remote. In 2025, the idea that productivity must come at the expense of our health or our personal time is being challenged in a serious way."
Remote's 2025 European Life-Work Balance Index ranked Ireland first in Europe for the second consecutive year with a score of 82.89, up 4.22 points from the previous year. The evaluation assessed countries based on sick leave, paid maternity leave, healthcare, annual leave, public safety, happiness levels, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and average working hours. Ireland excelled particularly in public safety and weekly working hours, with employees averaging 34.30 hours per week. The country offers 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, a happiness index of 6.89 out of 10, and a minimum wage of €14.15 per hour. Iceland ranked second with 77.98, and Belgium third with 76.41. Europe dominates the global rankings, claiming seven of the top ten positions.
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