Kuala Lumpur among world's most overworked cities, Oslo has best work-life balance


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With an average of 25 days of vacation per year and 707 days of parental leave, the Norwegian capital Oslo tops the list of cities with the best work-life balance. Photos: AFP

The various crises the world is currently facing can impact the social and economic organisation of countries around the world, especially in the field of work.

So concludes research carried out by Kisi, which ranks the global cities offering the best work-life balance.

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