Vacations Are Good!

What happens to your business during times of mass vacations over major holidays? Sure, there’s a skeleton crew trying to hold down the fort, but are your urgent projects stalled? Does this make you discourage or downplay employees or co-workers from taking their vacation time?

Americans as a whole seem to be loath to actually use our vacation time, and it’s a real problem. The body and mind can only handle so much work-related tension before productivity starts to take a nosedive. Stress plays a part in causing illness, both short-term and chronic.

But taking a vacation -- even a staycation -- are good for worker productivity and for the economy, according to Forbes. Beyond that, it’s simply healthier. Stress reduction, improved creativity, and increased mood are physical benefits for employees, which translates into a happier and more energized workers.

The most commonly cited reason for not taking vacations is that the workload is just too heavy to get away.

If there are urgent projects that you can outsource to help your employees get away from the office, there are plenty of resources for that help. Interns home from college, virtual assistants, temp or contract workers, or feel free to simply give us a call.

Encourage your employees to take their vacation time and come back to work ready for new challenges. Short-term it may be an inconvenience, but the long-term benefits are well worth it.