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Monday HR Minute
07/18/16

Vacation Usage


Feeling stressed out?  Imagining that a break from work would do you some good?  Wishing you could be on vacation?  Well, you’re not alone.  Numerous studies have shown that a major source of stress for American adults is their job, and this has been increasing over recent years. 

Yet, despite being stressed and overworked, a new study by National Public Radio and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that Americans who work more than 50 hours a week do not take all or even most of the vacation days they have earned.  And of those who do take time off, nearly a third say they do a significant amount of work while on vacation.

According to the study:
  • 35 percent of people who work 50 or more hours per week say they skip vacation because they want to get ahead of their work.
  • 42 percent say there wouldn’t be enough people to pick up their workload.
  • Overall, Americans today take 16.2 days of vacation per year, versus 20 in 2000.
For employers, this can have a damaging impact.  Stressed out workers typically suffer physical health consequences of their stress, and are often less creative and less productive.  In fact, a study by Ernst & Young found that for every 10 additional hours an employee took off, their performance increased by 8 percent. 

Our advice – create a culture where vacations are celebrated and encouraged.  Talk with your employees about taking their vacations.  And show leadership – take your vacation, too! 
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