Still, especially in an uncertain environment where many are afraid of layoffs, it’s understandable to feel like you can never fully step away. Why Americans aren’t taking vacations There is a cost to never leaving work behind. Taking both physical and mental space away from work, in fact, makes you better at your job. People … Read more
An employee resigned after his boss threatened to terminate him for not working during previously approved PTO (paid time off). In a new video titled “The most violent text message between a boss and employee ever,” entrepreneur Chris Donnelly highlighted the situation an employee named Mike, faced. His boss, Geordie, demanded he work on Christmas … Read more
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping workplace dynamics, particularly when it comes to time off. Recent research conducted by The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice sheds light on the evolving attitudes toward paid time off (PTO) among American workers. Despite being entitled to more PTO days, a significant portion of the workforce, approximately 78%, expresses … Read more
Non-profit organisation Copotaxi is paying its employees to go on vacation. The Utah-based company, which inspires adventure by creating innovative outdoor products and experiences that support sustainable poverty relief, says that the funding should be put towards “bucket list” trips. Working tirelessly to get people outdoors, the job perk highlights how Copotaxi practices its mission … Read more
According to a Deloitte report, over the past five years, there has been a hike in the number of corporate workers who have been negatively affected by their job. Out of the 3,304 corporate workers, more than 65 per cent said that they had experienced at least two adverse mental health symptoms sourced by their … Read more
