Countries In The World That Want Their Citizens To Have A Better Life

*UK:

New mothers can take up to 52 weeks off, receiving pay for 39 of those
weeks, according to the Glassdoor survey. It's the most generous
policy in Europe in terms of time off.



*ICELAND :

Many European employers offer paternity leave so dads can also spend
time with their newborn children. Iceland's parental leave is among
the most generous, giving dads 120 days off at 80 percent pay.



*SPAIN :

The Spanish love to enjoy themselves, and with 14 public holidays—the
most in the European Union, according to Glassdoor —they have ample
time to kick back.



*NETHERLAND :

You can take sick leave for up to two years and still receive 70
percent of your salary, according to a survey by the employment site
Glassdoor . It's the most generous sick-leave policy in Europe.



*LITHUANIA :

Employers must give workers a minimum of 28 days paid vacation and up
to 58 days. Sweden, France, and Denmark aren't far behind. Employers
there promise a minimum of 25 days off a year.



*FINLAND :

In addition to a generous parental leave policy—158 days shared
between new parents—new moms receive a cardboard box from the
government that doubles as a bassinet and includes bodysuits, a
sleeping bag, outdoor gear, bathing products, diapers, and bedding.
Parents also enjoy shortened work hours until their child is two, and
free day care.



*CANADA:

Just over the border, Canada ranks among the 10 happiest nations in
the world . It's in the top 10 for disposable income and the bottom 10
for employees working long hours. Perhaps as a result, Canadians are
among the healthiest people in the world.



*SWEDEN:

Prisons in Sweden are meant to rehabilitate criminals, which helps
explain why the country's recidivism rate—how frequently people return
to prison—is so low. In 2014, it was 40 percent, about half that of
the U.S. And Swedish penitentiaries more closely resemble American
offices or college dorm rooms than they do prisons.