Singapore ranks low on work-life balance

Hectic lifestyle: Singapore was ranked second highest for work intensity, which considers factors such as vacation days taken and paid maternal and parental leave. — The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE: Singapore is in the bottom quarter of 40 cities when it comes to work-life balance, according to a new study released.

It comes in 32nd place, though it is ranked higher than the other three Asian cities considered – Hong Kong, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur.