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Rethinking Time Off: A Look at the World’s Most Generous PTO Policies
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Rethinking Time Off: A Look at the World’s Most Generous PTO Policies
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Ever feel like you’re working hard but not getting enough time to recharge? Across much of Europe, generous paid time off (PTO) policies show a strong commitment to work-life balance. According to Moorepay’s 2025 Global Paid Leave Report, Austria tops the list with 43 total days off annually, combining 30 days of paid leave and 13 public holidays. Other countries like Monaco and Georgia offer 42 days, while France and Sweden provide 41 days each. These generous policies reflect a culture that values employee well-being and recognizes the importance of rest to maintain productivity. In contrast, many North American countries have less standardized PTO, leaving it up to employers to decide. This gap highlights the growing need to rethink how we value time off and the impact it has on sustainable work.
Key Takeaways:
Austria Leads the Way: With 43 total days off annually, combining paid leave and public holidays, Austria sets a high standard for PTO.
Generous PTO Across Europe: Monaco, Georgia, France, and Sweden also offer over 40 days of paid leave, emphasizing rest and recovery.
Cultural Commitment: These PTO policies reflect a broader European cultural focus on balancing work and life for better overall productivity.
North American Gap: Unlike Europe, many North American workplaces lack mandated PTO, often leaving leave policies to individual employers.
The Value of Rest: These differences underscore how crucial rest and downtime are for maintaining long-term employee satisfaction and performance.
Why It Matters:
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, understanding how PTO policies vary globally offers insight into building healthier, more productive work cultures. Emphasizing the importance of rest and advocating for better leave policies can help create sustainable work environments that support both employee well-being and business success. Recognizing that downtime fuels productivity is a vital step toward shaping the future of work.
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