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Work-life balance by firm
The Economist's scatter plot drew 490.7K views on X: 8.0x its typical post and #3 of 15 The Economist charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
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Why it spread
This post spread because it came from an independent author at a data journalism account and drew many quotes, reaching 490,686 views, 513 likes, 103 reposts, 18 quotes, and 246 saves.
What worked
- The post uses a scatter chart to show which firms have the best work-life balance, a clear and relatable topic for a wide audience.
- The post is branded and includes a source line, which builds trust and makes the data feel credible.
- The post asks a direct question, 'Does yours feature?', which invites readers to check their own company and share the post.
What to borrow
We could use a scatter chart with a clear source line and a direct question to let readers find their own organization in our data.
Careful
Do not over-read the quote rate or assume the same results without the independent author and the top quarter source reach.
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How far did The Economist's "Work-life balance by firm" chart travel?
490,686 views, 513 likes, 103 reposts and 246 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @TheEconomist gets about 61.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A scatter plot. Which firms have the best work-life balance.
Can I use The Economist's chart?
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