By Lynne Curry Question: My husband gets furious when I bring my laptop on our Hawaiian vacations, but I enjoy vacations more if I remain connected. I run a small medical office, and like to stay on top of things and let my employees know I’m there for them. Part of the issue is that I love my work and my husband hates his job. If I have my laptop with me, I can check in with … [Read more...] about Work junkies: Unwilling to disconnect on vacation
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7 classic tips for work-life balance
The line between work life and personal life is more blurred than ever for today's office manager. But you need be able to turn off work and focus on family and other responsibilities, as well as recreation and taking care of your own well-being. Here are seven tips—classic but still valuable—for reclaiming your life beyond work. Set boundaries: It's important to set clear … [Read more...] about 7 classic tips for work-life balance
Who tops the nation in vacation days?
Last year, Americans used 17.2 vacation days, the most since 2010 according to new research from Project: Time Off. Despite this marked improvement, 52 percent of employees reported leaving vacation days unused at the end of the year. The new report, Under-Vacationed America: A State-by-State Look at Time Off and Travel, provides a look at vacation behavior in all 50 states. … [Read more...] about Who tops the nation in vacation days?
Vacation trends by city: Who’s leaving vacation days on the table and why?
U.S. workers will not leave work very far behind—if at all—during the week of December 25, according to Robert Half's holiday survey. Eighteen percent of workers plan to work the entire week. Of the 67 percent of workers who will take at least part of Christmas week off, 64 percent will check in with the office while they're out. One-third of employees plan to take the entire … [Read more...] about Vacation trends by city: Who’s leaving vacation days on the table and why?
Is this how you spent your summer vacation?
Editor's picks: Why taking your vacation is worth the hassle How to schedule employee vacations for maximum efficiency and minimum conflict This year's unused sick days become next year's personal days … [Read more...] about Is this how you spent your summer vacation?
Why your best talent is leaving and four ways to win them back
By William A. Schiemann, Ph.D bio Most leaders of companies today recognize the importance of having engaged people at work. Yet research from the Metrus Institute, Gallup, and others say that between 50 and 80% are not fully engaged. For many organizations, a majority of employees are only partially engaged, which a lot of research has shown reduces performance and … [Read more...] about Why your best talent is leaving and four ways to win them back