Work-life balance is getting a great deal of attention these days – and for good reason, as the importance of workers' mental health is becoming increasingly apparent. Take these two reports that just came out: In an analysis of work-life balance factors in 34 countries published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, Japanese Professor Hideo Noda of the Tokyo University of Science found that men demonstrate a higher elasticity, especially for personal and leisure time, a major contributing factor of work-life balance. Noda suggests that this could mean that work-life balance is more important to men than it is to women. Related: Employees want more benefits to improve work-life balance Another report by workplace access technology provider Kisi figured out the best cities for work-life balance, both internationally and within the U.S., using 20 contributing factors relating to work intensity, social well-being and livability. "With an ever-increasing burnout rate worldwide, self-care and time management are becoming higher priorities," Kisi writes. "This study was conducted in the hope that it will bring awareness to the multiple ways in which cities and countries can contribute to the overall happiness and well-being of the workforce." Check out the slideshow above to see which five U.S. cities rock the work-life balance. Read more: |

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