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A useful read for the beginning of summer: what to do to prolong the benefits of holidays.

SDRs use the holidays to your advantage: It’s easy to get pushed off during the holidays. - Trips. - Vacation time. - Busy time at work. The list goes on. So, do this… Instead of waiting for the holiday objection. Lead with it. Get ahead of it. Say something like this: “Hey I know the holidays are right around the corner, you probably have some plans with family and friends you’re looking forward to, and the last thing you want is a call from me. Is it a bad idea to meet for 20mins next week before all that craziness?” Then stay quiet. You’ll be surprised how many people agree. ➡️ What are your go to tricks during the holidays? Like, follow, and comment below 👇

One week in August is ALWAYS booked out for a holiday. I know a holiday in August helps replenish my tank ahead of key projects kicking off in September and to finish the year well. In fact, it's so important that the dates for 2025 are already blocked out in my calendar. For more years than I care to count, I'd squeeze holidays in when I could find the time. So, that would mean ... ❌ They weren't at the optimal time. ❌ They'd be shorter than was useful. ❌ I'd be so exhausted and stressed it was hard to enjoy them. Not ideal! And thankfully, that doesn't happen these days. The dates for holidays, like the one in August, are intentionally chosen and blocked out a year in advance. How are you with taking holidays? Are you a squeeze them in if there's time kinda person, or do you plan ahead? #ConsciousLiving #LifePlanning #LiveWellNow

We got interesting results concerning of the right amount of the vacation. 84 % of the electors prefer 2-3 weeks’ vacation to get enough regeneration. Personally, I think, that one week or less is too less to regenerate, but some studies show, that already couple of days are enough to get new power and energy. (see Jessica de Bloom (she,her,hers)  How do vacations affect workers’ health and well-being?)   Quite often employer and employer agree, how long the vacation in a row will/should be. As well employer laws in several countries are regulating the minimum length of vacation. In Sweden for instance the employee has the right to have 4 week’s vacation in a row between 1st of June and 31st of August.    As a leader you should allow your employees to have enough time for regeneration. This also maintain them motivated, but as well to reach better results.   #executivesearch #regeneration #vacation #holiday

Holidays, vacations, breaks, down time, family time, PTO, however you express them, are a time to connect with your important people. Not to mention a significant way to rest and recharge. It’s self-care. How are you connecting this summer? #selfcare #connections #holidays #pto #vacations #leadership #wellbeing

🏖️ Are you leaving your life on the table? According to the 24th annual Vacation Deprivation Report: 🇺🇸 US employees: 12 vacation days allotted, 11 taken 🇪🇺 Europeans: 27+ days of freedom ✈️ Is this healthy Western progress? 🤔 Ask yourself: 📈 Are you part of this statistic? 🏆 Is your unused vacation day a badge of honor or a missed opportunity? 📚 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gRUp2q8B Then decide: Is this the story you want to tell with your life? 🌟 Your move. ♟️ #WorkLifeBalance #VacationMatters #ProductivityParadox

🏖️ Are you leaving your life on the table? According to the 24th annual Vacation Deprivation Report: 🇺🇸 US employees: 12 vacation days allotted, 11 taken 🇪🇺 Europeans: 27+ days of freedom ✈️ Is this healthy Western progress? 🤔 Ask yourself: 📈 Are you part of this statistic? 🏆 Is your unused vacation day a badge of honor or a missed opportunity? 📚 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gcHTVtee Then decide: Is this the story you want to tell with your life? 🌟 Your move. ♟️ #WorkLifeBalance #VacationMatters #ProductivityParadox

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐁𝐐𝐬... Dreaming of that upcoming holiday while buried in work? Public holidays and leave days are more than just BBQs (though those are great too).Here's the lowdown to avoid getting caught short! 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫s🍔 These days are for national celebrations or giving you a break. Most companies have a set policy on observed holidays. (Check the handbook, not the rumor mill!) 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨n🔋 These are your personal days off for anything you need - vacations, appointments, or just mental health time. Again, company policy dictates how many you get and how to request them. (Read the fine print, don't lose out!) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲🗝 Don't wait until the last minute to book that trip or plan your staycation. Knowing your public holiday and leave day allowances lets you plan effectively and maximize your time off. (Think guilt-free relaxation, not scrambling later!) Public holidays and leave days are there for a reason - to give you a break and help you come back to work feeling refreshed and ready to win. Understand your company's policies, plan ahead, and use those days to recharge and live your best life outside the office.  (Think happy employee, happy company!) What are your best tips for public holidays and leave days? Share your experiences in the comments! #Publicholidays #Leavedays #WorkLifeBalance #LeaveEntitlement #VacationPlanning #EmployeeWellbeing #HRPolicies P.S. Have questions about your leave entitlement? Talk to HR!

Did you know that Nordic countries have different rules for dealing with illness during holidays? In Norway, you can request to postpone your holiday from the first day of illness with a doctor's note, while in Denmark, you only get compensated after five "waiting days." In Finland, you can apply for holiday rescheduling after six sick days. Read more about vacation planning and sickness in holiday internationally here! #InternationalPayroll https://brnw.ch/21wPle3

After yet another public holiday in Thailand yesterday, annoyingly right in the middle of the week, it got me thinking about how holidays compare around the world. Thailand has 19 public holidays in 2024 (and counting), as it feels like they keep adding more each year. With so many public holidays, some companies give shockingly low annual leave allowances, sometimes as little as 6 days, with an average of only 10-12 days. When I compare this to places like the UK, where there are just 8 public holidays, companies are much more generous with annual leave, offering 20-25 days on average. It’s a big difference. As a business owner here in Thailand, the sheer number of public holidays can be frustrating. It often feels like you rarely get a full week of uninterrupted work. Personally, I’d prefer fewer public holidays in exchange for more annual leave, giving employees the flexibility to take time off when it suits them best. I completely understand the importance of sacred religious and remembrance days, but the number of holidays in Thailand seems excessive, especially for businesses trying to maintain momentum. Ultimately, it’s about finding the right balance between respecting traditions and giving people control over their own time. What are your thoughts? Do you prefer more public holidays or more flexible leave?