Features · Making It · Published 6 August 2026
Work-life balance attracts international talent to Sweden. Building a life is harder.
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Updated 12:25 · 2 min read
Half of highly qualified labour immigrants surveyed by Statistics Sweden said work-life balance and family-friendly conditions mattered when they chose Sweden. The appeal was especially strong among respondents from outside the EU and EEA.
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