CIOs Can’t Ignore the Workplace Value of Vacations

CIOs Can’t Ignore the Workplace Value of Vacations

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55% of organizations offer paid vacation plans. The rest offer paid time-off plans.

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94% of HR professionals feel that employees boost performance when they take vacations.

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About nine of 10 HR pros feel that vacations contribute to high morale, wellness and an overall positive culture.

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88% say taking a vacation is important for employee retention.

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62% allow employees to roll over vacation days.

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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 LeadBest 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 NumbersBest 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 ManageableBest 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.

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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