Best UK city for work-life balance

04 Mar 2019

Glasgow is the best city in the UK for work-life balance, according to latest data from CV-Library.

The data explored how 1,200 workers in various cities across the UK felt about their work-life balance and how it was affecting their career decisions.

Glasgow emerged as the best UK city for work-life balance, followed (In order) by Nottingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol, Southampton, London, Leeds, Cardiff and Manchester.

CV-Library noted that 'smaller firms in Glasgow are adopting a progressive approach to work-life balance', with specific reference to the introduction by some employers of a four day week.

Overall, the data demonstrated that, despite 97.9% of Brits believing that work-life balance is important, over a third (37.3%) of the nation's professionals admitted to not having a good work-life balance themselves.

The results also reveal the dramatic effect work-life balance has on business' ability to retain employees and that a sensible balance can be achieved, without compromising business productivity.

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Meanwhile, a study by the BBC confirmed Glasgow as the best place to live in Scotland for under 25s. Data collected included average rents, employment levels, access to sports facilities, 4G, music events and entertainment opportunities.  Further details here.

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