A good working environment has been found to be one of the most important considerations that employees take into consideration when looking for a job. In fact, a recent study shows that the salary is not everything, but instead, it is the provision of a work-life balance that leads to happy and satisfied employees.
Indeed recently analyzed over 10 million employer reviews to determine what leads to a worker's satisfaction in his or her job, reports House Beautiful. Factors that were considered in rating the companies included management, work-life balance, salary, benefits, culture, job security and a potential for growth.
It has been found that out of these factors, providing work-life balance in the office has a strong correlation to a worker's happiness. Compensation, on the other hand, was at the lowest end of the list.
Based on the study, Los Angeles was named as the top city in the U.S. with the happiest workers. Positions, which ranked highest in the said city, include personal assistant, production assistant, teaching assistant and creative assistant.
Next on the list are Miami, FL; San Diego, CA; Providence, RI; San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Riverside, CA; and San Jose, CA.
The list may be taken as a guide for those who want to move into a new city looking for better job opportunities. If, however, you feel like moving outside the country in hopes of greener pastures, HSBC has released a list of the 10 best places to live overseas.
As previously reported on Realty Today, Singapore has been found to be the best place to live overseas because of its safety, cleanliness, good economic conditions and potential for job growth.
New Zealand ranked second on the list because of its low crime rate while Switzerland, which previously ranked first, dropped to the tenth spot because of its high cost of living.
