4 Interesting Statistics About Work-Life Balance (2025)

For most employees, work-life balance isn’t just a perk anymore—it’s a priority.

As employees demand more flexibility and well-being, companies are rethinking how work fits into life, not the other way around.

Let’s take a look at some surprising work-life balance stats shaping the future of work.

Key Work-Life Balance Statistics

• 83% of employees prioritize work-life balance over salary
• 41% of workers struggle to disconnect from work when at home
• 25% of Gen Zers would quit their jobs over a single out-of-hours demand from their boss

More: remote work statistics.

41% of workers struggle to disconnect from work when at home

I launched a poll in my LinkedIn profile, and out of 95 respondents, 39 (41%) say they struggle to disconnect from work when at home.

As notifications, emails, and chat messages continue to arrive outside of work hours, and employers often expect prompt responses, more and more workers are finding their private lives invaded by work.

This blurs the line between “office time” and personal time and making it difficult to completely disconnect.

83% of employees prioritize work-life balance over salary (Randstad)

A survey conducted by Randstad reveals that a clear majority (83%) of employees place work-life balance above salary.

Health and personal life are becoming increasingly important to employees.

I predict that companies that still associate loyalty with long working hours will struggle to retain their top talent.

On the other hand, leaders who trust their teams to manage their own schedules and strictly respect boundaries will benefit in the long run.

63% of workers have considered changing jobs due to stress in the workplace (Forbes)

According to a study conducted by VoiceNation and published in Forbes, 63% of workers have considered changing jobs due to stress in the workplace.

Stress undermines motivation and creativity. It also harms job satisfaction. It is therefore not surprising that many people choose positions that offer more respect to their personal lives.

25% of Gen Zers would quit their jobs over a single out-of-hours demand from their boss (Fortune)

According to a survey of around 2,000 workers published on Fortune, 25% of Gen Z workers would quit their jobs over a single out-of-hours demand from their boss.

This statistic shows how much Gen Z cares about work-life balance.

Gen Zers are more interested in roles that respect their need for flexibility, mental health and meaningful autonomy.