#work-life balance

Living & Working in Europe

Holidays and work-life balance in Europe: why Europeans take long breaks and still work well

Europeans are known for long holidays, uninterrupted summers and rarely answering work emails after hours. Behind this lie working time rules, a view of product

05/10/2026 8 min read

Etiquette & Respect

Workplace communication in Europe: direct, flat and able to say no

In many European workplaces, especially in northern and western Europe, communication is direct, hierarchies are flatter, employees are expected to speak up and

05/10/2026 7 min read