By: CIOs Can't Ignore the Workplace Value of Vacations
R&R
55% of organizations offer paid vacation plans. The rest offer paid time-off plans.
Enhancement Resource
94% of HR professionals feel that employees boost performance when they take vacations.
Happy Place
About nine of 10 HR pros feel that vacations contribute to high morale, wellness and an overall positive culture.
Solid Staffing
88% say taking a vacation is important for employee retention.
Stocking Up
62% allow employees to roll over vacation days.
Wasted Days
31% say employees leave an average of three to five vacation days unused every year (and these days can't be rolled over to the next year).
Best Practices for Managers About Vacations: Take the Lead
Clearly articulate that vacations are embraced as a part of your workplace culture. Discourage notions that it's “noble” to forego them.
Best Practices for Managers About Vacations: Know the Numbers
Keep track of who's leaving vacation days unused. If needed, have frank discussions about what's stopping staffers from using their earned time.
Best Practices for Managers About Vacations: Make Them Manageable
Some employees don't take all of their time because they feel they can't abandon projects. Be proactive in planning for project handoffs so everyone gets their time off.
