Why Finland leads the world in flexible work

I can highly recommend the world to adopt like in the Nordics at least 4-5 weeks of yearly vacation. Staff are more rested with more vacation so they are more productive plus you get a different perspective having time off. Also companies should allow remote work and flexible hours. Further due to increased automation we could actually work less hours keeping the same output. If we automate more work we could allow us selves more free time, still enjoying the same output.<p>I think tech companies will lead the way because of the competitive nature hunting for talent. Hopefully other industries will follow. Maybe California as state will lead the way in the US?<p>Annual leave by country. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;List_of_minimum_annual_leave_by_country" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;List_of_minimum_annual_leave_b...</a>

&gt; Since then, discussions about the benefits of flexible working have intensified around the world, with a boom in large global companies embracing the concept...<p>I sure hope companies operating in U.S. adopt this behavior more and more. It always seems like in the U.S. we work harder and not necessarily smarter; certainly not healthier. I&#x27;m envious of the health-related foundations that other countries at least try to establish for their citizens. I&#x27;m tired of chasing the dollar, and wish to only pursue happiness. &lt;&#x2F;sigh&gt;

Its interesting how there are 3 top rated articles today on working hours &#x2F; patterns.

It is fairly easy to pick up a success, make a story around it and generalize. But in the same time Finland is at the top of European countries on the depression. Is there any relation between flexible work and depression? No idea, just throwing random &quot;leads the world&quot; facts.

Everyday I love this country a little more...

God that kind of articles are awful. Don&#x27;t tell me an effing child fable, just lay the facts.

im pretty sure scandanavia leads the world in quality of life

I can&#x27;t fathom what life is like in such a small country.<p>If 1 major company goes out of business, does it cause chaos?<p>High unemployment and lower tax revenue sounds like any moment the country could find itself in an economic depression.<p>In my local area this almost happened.

Why $culturally_homogeneous_and_highly_educated_country leads the world in $social_wellness

Nokia is a good example of why this doesn&#x27;t work.<p>As soon as there was a talented company that wanted to work hard for the market (Apple), Nokia was toast.