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7 Reasons to encourage employees to take time off 1. Better mental and physical health Enforcing PTO will pay dividends for the employer in the form of the employees’ health and attitude towards work.   2. Increased retention Returning happier and well-rested from a vacation will bring in positive feelings for the employers. 3. Increased productivity Expect your employees to be more productive and more in tune with managers and co-workers after some time off. 4. Happier workplace culture Having healthy happy employees who take time off will do wonders for your profits and your office environment. 5. Better work and life balance Taking time away from being relentlessly busy gives you a chance to remember what the true meaning of life is. 6. #Boostedteamwork When you delegate to others being on a vacation, you are forced to share your knowledge with colleagues, and they grow in your absence. 7. Save money As mentioned above, employee retention increases when they take vacations. This means you’ll be spending less on hiring and training new employees, saving money in the long run #humanresources #hrcomunity #upskilling #mentalhealth

A well-rested employee is a productive, creative, and loyal employee. That’s why it’s essential that employers make their employees feel like they can and should take all of their paid time off. 🌴 Unfortunately, if you read our last post, you’ll know that many employees don’t feel like they can. A pressure to be productive, meet impossibly tight deadlines, and be seen as “hardworking” prevents them from taking their much-needed breaks from work. So, for companies that want to encourage a healthy work-life balance and a company culture that attracts and retains employees, here’s how you can encourage staff to take their PTO: Lead by example: Leaders, make sure you’re taking your PTO too. You can also discuss paid time off in meetings and encourage employees to chat about traveling and vacations.  Don’t make them justify their time off: Many employees feel like they need a “good” reason to take time off. They should feel like they can take their PTO for no reason at all.  Encourage unplugging: Don’t expect employees to be responsive outside of work hours, especially when they’re away. Standardize out-of-office email responses and ask how you can support employees in truly unplugging.  Send vacation balance reminders: Sending these to managers means that they can talk to employees who have a high balance and ensure that they plan to take them off. This can reduce liability for the company and nurture a healthy work/life balance.  Have an employee backup: Employees can often dread coming back to a huge workload and backlog of emails. Having an employee that’s able to pick up on some of the work during their coworker’s vacation helps to alleviate the burden. 💡 Got any other tips? Share them below! #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeProductivity #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #Unplugging #HRTips #EmployeeSatisfaction #WorkplaceWellbeing #Burnout 

Work life balance - fears and misconceptions why employees don’t use their paid time off. This excerpt from HBR (July-Aug 2024) reveals research based reasons why employees don’t avail their PTO? - Don’t feel the need. - might fall behind at work. - coworkers taking their work. - might hurt chances to advance in career. - might risk losing their jobs. - managers discourage not to take PTO. Above reasons are in sequence of priority. Employers and managers should think. #worklifebalance #paidtimeoff

When it comes to taking advantage of paid time off recent statistics tell an alarming trend. In 2022, according to Qualtrics research, American workers left an average of 9.5 vacation days unused. Why is paid time off so important for #employees? Often, the pressures of looming deadlines, a demanding workplace culture, and implicit workplace demands on nonworking hours can make work-life balance seem impossible. However taking a vacation l (even if it is a short-one) and setting reasonable boundaries around minimizing communication with work colleagues outside of working hours can help achieve more #worklifebalance especially during the festive periods Research has shown vacations can help prevent #stress and #burnout, while improving mental and physical health. Also, vacations can be especially effective at raising levels of happiness. #wellbeing #productivity

Dreaming of a relaxing holiday, but work keeps creeping in? You’re not alone! 👇 According to a new survey, more than 75% of employees in the UK respond to work emails while on holiday and 1 in 8 don’t take their full allowance of annual leave (HR News). In our constantly connected world, it's tempting to check emails or answer calls while on holiday. While flexibility to work anytime, anywhere sounds great, it can blur the lines between work and personal life, making it hard to truly disconnect. This "always-on" mentality not only hurts employee productivity, but also impacts their mental and physical health. As an employer, it is important to lead by example by encouraging leaders to disconnect during their annual leave and to promote work-life balance. By fostering a culture of respect for personal time, you can create a happier, healthier, and more productive workforce! #wellbeing #worklifebalance #employeeretention

When I work with my clients, I emphasize the importance of developing a culture that supports and/or promotes work-life balance. This week on my GBS page, I am exploring the question:  Does PTO = Work-Life Balance? (Life Work Balance for those of you under 25 and 60+)   So, I would love to hear from you on this topic.   ✅ What do you strive for as an employee? Or as the owner/boss/manager?  ✅ How do you choose to spend your PTO, vacation time, sick leave, etc? ✅ What's the best reason you have seen or heard someone ask to take time off in advance?  ✅ What's the most creative reason a co-worker or an employee didn't show up for work? Or even you (we promise to keep your secret—lol)?   I can't wait to hear your answers. If you want to learn more about the importance of work-life balance, PTO, and other work issues according to generation, join me on our Generational Business Strategies LinkedIn page on Thursday.  #PTO #worklifebalance #bestemployees #culture #CEO #boss #vacation #creative

The concept of annual leave – or paid time off – is more than just a break from the routine of work, it's a crucial component of achieving and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. So, can five weeks of annual leave entitlements enhance well-being and productivity? Here, we deep dive into this question. 👉 https://ow.ly/Q8V550TMcC8 #CitationGroup #CitationHR #WorkLifeBalance #AnnualLeave #EmployeeWellbeing #HRInsights #HealthyWorkplace #WorkplaceCulture

🌟 Tip for Employers: Foster an Open and Supportive Environment 🤝 Create a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable discussing their time off needs. Encourage open communication about vacation plans and assure employees that taking time off is not only accepted but encouraged. Lead by example - demonstrate a healthy work-life balance yourself. Implement clear and fair time-off policies, and provide resources for employees to easily request time off. When employees feel supported in managing their time, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and loyal to the organization. 🌟🏖️ #SupportiveWorkplace #OpenCommunication #EmployeeWellness 🌟

🌟 Tip for Employers: Foster an Open and Supportive Environment 🤝 Create a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable discussing their time off needs. Encourage open communication about vacation plans and assure employees that taking time off is not only accepted but encouraged. Lead by example - demonstrate a healthy work-life balance yourself. Implement clear and fair time-off policies, and provide resources for employees to easily request time off. When employees feel supported in managing their time, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and loyal to the organization. 🌟🏖️ #SupportiveWorkplace #OpenCommunication #EmployeeWellness 🌟

🌟 Tip for Employers: Foster an Open and Supportive Environment 🤝 Create a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable discussing their time off needs. Encourage open communication about vacation plans and assure employees that taking time off is not only accepted but encouraged. Lead by example - demonstrate a healthy work-life balance yourself. Implement clear and fair time-off policies, and provide resources for employees to easily request time off. When employees feel supported in managing their time, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and loyal to the organization. 🌟🏖️ #SupportiveWorkplace #OpenCommunication #EmployeeWellness 🌟