Effectively taking a vacation: how?
Working hard without leave to show that you are indispensable? Taking no leave days, so that your superiors see how much you care about the business? Don’t! It has a negative effect on your productivity. The chance of getting a promotion or a raise, as it turns out, is higher when you do go on holiday! Weird, but true.
The consequences of less vacation days
People who take less vacation days suffer. Less holiday time leads to higher stress levels and lower productivity. Furthermore, ‘vacationless’ laboring is bad for your health in the long run. As HR-manager, it is your job to make sure that employees get a sufficient amount of leave days. The workload and pressure to perform should not be unrealistically high, and employees should get the opportunity to take some time off. The way in which this happens is at least as important as the vacation itself.
Planning: a requirement for a relaxing vacation
A successful vacation reduces stress and leads to increased energy levels. Do you want to make sure that your employees can effectively take a holiday? Give them enough time to plan and consider their holiday arrangements. When they have at least one month in advance to plan, stress levels are usually kept to a minimum. This way, you can allow your employees to enjoy their well-deserved break – and return fully revitalized!
Practical matters for the HR-manager
If you want to keep control of vacation planning, you will have to track everyone’s rosters and leave planning. This will help ensure that employees get the rest they deserve. A clear and organized leave registration system can clarify this process, and will lighten your workload. On top of that, employees can also view, and help, with the planning. Transparency all around!
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