Are You Planning Your Next Vacation?
Do you have summer vacation plans? If not, you may be one of the 47% of Americans who do not take all of their vacation time.
Posts Tagged: vacation
3 Missed Opportunities When You Skip Vacation
Although taking a vacation can be challenging for the “work martyrs” among us, it should be a priority.
The Value of Vacation– A Chance to Unwind and Refocus
It’s easy to see that we don’t have enough down time. Why is it that so many of us can’t seem to find the time to unwind?
Stop Checking Email on Vacation
Let your vacation be a true vacation.
9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Fridays
If you have Summer Fridays on your calendar, what can you do to make the most of these special days?
Encourage Employees to Unplug
If you know your employees need to unplug, try the following strategies for encouraging them to step away from their smartphones.
Out-of-Office: 7 Tips before Vacationing
In a couple of weeks, I’m going on vacation! Being out of the office impacts more people than you might imagine. This week’s posts shares seven tips on what to do before getting away.
How to Have the Best Labor Day Ever
Labor Day – that beautiful holiday in early September on one of the last summer weekends of the year that’s devoted to all of us in the American workforce. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, this holiday is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” and it “constitutes a yearly nationalRead… Read more »
Give it a Break! Why Taking Your Time Off Matters
A few weeks ago, I went on vacation with my family. Or, perhaps I should say, I took some time off, because it certainly didn’t feel like a vacation at the start of it. While I scheduled the time months ago when schedules looked relatively clear, new obligations and responsibilities invaded my calendar like weedsRead… Read more »
3 Red Flags That Show You Need a Work Timeout
The University of South Florida published a 2011 study in 2011 highlighting work productivity. On average, Americans get 14 days of vacation but use about 10. Those unused days over 5 years is equivalent to a work month. Work productivity impacts us all. As civil servants, we are a customer-focused team. To be transparent, IRead… Read more »