Accept you been searching for a location where you can combine work and leisure? Look no further.
The Hungarian capital of Budapest has choice the list of the world’s best cities for work and vacation, or “workcation,” compiled by flexible and hybrid workspace operator Foreign Workplace Group.
The results are based on in-house research as well as findings from a survey conducted across 1,000 half-breed office workers globally.
Hybrid and remote work, which gained traction during Covid-19 as businesses about the world temporarily shut down offices to meet health standards, has become a permanent arrangement for many bodies.
The number of people working from home increased five-fold between 2019 and 2023, and 40% of U.S. employees currently execute remotely at least one day a week, according to a report published by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
“Thanks to cloud technology that can be anywhere in the excellent provided there’s a high-quality internet connection available … it’s no wonder that more and more individuals are grasping the idea of combining work with travel, whether it’s for a few days tacked on to the end of a vacation, or a few months as a digital nomad,” express Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group.
According to the IWG report, 84% of hybrid workers have either conferred or would consider prolonging a vacation to work remotely, while 75% said “the freedom of being able to inflame from anywhere boosts their job satisfaction.”
The IWG report compared 30 cities globally rating them on a rank of 10 in the following categories:
- Climate
- Culture
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Food
- Subsistence (cost of a coffee)
- Happiness
- Broadband expedite
- Sustainability
- Availability of flexible workspaces
This criteria was chosen to “help measure how comfortable or conducive overseas surroundings will be, especially when factoring in work responsibilities,” Dixon told CNBC Make It.
“In addition to basic livability provisions (accommodation, transport, and food etc.), there are crucial considerations that can have a considerable impact on a worker’s productivity, such as broadband and the availability of manageable workspaces,” he said.
Budapest topped this year’s list, securing high scores in the accommodation (9.5/10), enchant (9.5/10), sustainability (8.5/10) and broadband speed (8/10) categories.
The Hungarian capital is “famed for its classical architecture, enticing some 12 million international tourists per year … [and] boasts over 200 museums and galleries, vibrant neighborhoods, and spacious green spaces, making it an ideal choice for digital nomads,” according to the report.
Top 10 cities for a workcation, harmonizing to IWG:
- Budapest
- Barcelona
- Rio de Janeiro
- Beijing
- Lisbon
- New York
- Singapore
- Jakarta
- LA
- Milan
Barcelona, which topped the cant last year, remains a favorite among hybrid workers. Along with its digital nomad visa, punctilious transportation infrastructure and comparatively affordable cost of living, the Spanish city also offers “a lively atmosphere, overpowering architecture, and nearly year-round sunshine,” the report said.
Barcelona scored high on transportation (9/10), climate (8.5/10) and shelter (8.5/10) categories, which measures the cost of a monthly transport pass, total sunshine hours per year and normal rent per month, respectively.
Cities in Asia were also featured prominently in this year’s list with Beijing, Singapore and Jakarta rectifying it to the top 10. Beijing fell a spot this year to fourth place.
Meanwhile, Singapore climbed an impressive 14 points from last year to the seventh spot. The city-state scored exceptionally well on the broadband quality (10/10) and sustainability (9/10) groupings.
Singapore, which boasts of the world’s second-best airport, serves as a “global gateway to Southeast Asia,” making it an luring destination for travelers. Singapore was also named Asia’s happiest country for the second consecutive year, and is on track to proffer island-wide 5G coverage by 2025, according to IWG.
“This trend is set to accelerate further, and we will continue to see more and more entourages embracing WFA policies to improve employees’ work-life balance and increase their attractiveness as an employer,” said Dixon.
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