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Ireland ranks in top 10 best countries to work in world

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New research by William Russell has analysed data from 30 OECD countries to reveal Ireland ranks 9th among the most worker-friendly countries, with an overall work and employment score of 5.73.
The research reveals:
  • Denmark is the country with the best workplace benefits, receiving the highest work and employment score of 7.54, combining high salaries with low working hours, well-protected workers’ rights, and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.

  • In second place is Finland with a work and employment score of 7.46. Finland also has a particularly high score on the Labour Rights Index, indicating that the country cares about the average worker.

  • In third place is Norway, which earned a work and employment score of 6.99. Slightly lower scores on the Labour Rights Index, minimum wage and public holidays prevent the country from ranking higher.

  • On the other hand, Mexico has the worst work and employment score of 0.47.

Further study insights:
  • Lithuania has the highest score on the Labour Rights Index at 96 out of 100, indicating that it’s a great place for workers to earn a living in decent conditions.

  • The United States has the highest average salary in our study at $74,738, which is more than $12,000 higher than any other country.

  • Estonia offers the highest amount of maternity leave of any country in our study at 62 weeks. The country also has the highest minimum amount of paid annual leave at 28 days.

  • Denmark has the lowest average weekly working hours of any country in our study at just 26.48.

  • New Zealand has the highest annual minimum wage of $29,051, making it the best country for low-skilled workers or those in low-paying sectors.

  • Japan has the highest number of paid public holidays in our study, with 16 days of national holiday each year.

The countries with the best overall work benefits

You can view the full research here: william-russell.com