Copenhagen ranked best city for workers, according to global study

Copenhagen ranks first globally for workers, excelling in work-life balance, job satisfaction, and short working hours despite lower wages.

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TheCopenhagenPost

Dec 20, 2024

Copenhagen has been ranked the best city for workers globally, according to a new study by Office Freedom. The Danish capital earned a score of 85.4 out of 100, driven by its strong work-life balance, job satisfaction, and worker-friendly conditions.The study assessed cities worldwide based on factors such as average net salary, hours worked, annual […]

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