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Is everyone on your team taking advantage of their annual leave? According Expedia Americans take the least vacations globally, averaging just 11 days and only half of Americans plan to use all their allotted time off. Is that due to poor planning, too much work or another reason? What can we all do to make sure everyone utilizes the leave they have accrued? Taking time off doesn't mean going on a vacation. It could also be used to work a half day, spending time with friends and family, or simply an afternoon to yourself watching your favorite show. https://lnkd.in/g-K_QH-a #AnnualLeave

Be ready for a long week. To go with our family, you must plan a trip. In next month people will recieves long weekends of five consecutive days in the next month. August is just a few days away. Mansoon is the climate where most of the people are going on vacation. Those who are unable to go on vacation must take a holiday from their working days. Meanwhile, those who like to travel can get as many as five days of vacation in August. For that, they have to do only one thing. If you are planning to travel, then a five-day holiday in the month of August can be a better option for you. If you want to go for a walk, start planning it. Also, there is no problem with booking the travel ticket or hotel now. For government employees as well as those working in the corporate sector, this weekend is a good opportunity to travel. Which are the two long weekends in the month of August? In the corporate sector, many companies have holidays on Saturdays and Sundays. Therefore, there will be two long weekends in total in August for those working in this field. Independence Day on August 15 will be a holiday across the country. Then there is Raksha Bandhan on August 19. If you leave on Friday (August 16), you can enjoy five consecutive days off. You can also travel abroad during this five-day vacation. But if you want to enjoy the five-day holiday, you have to apply for leave at the office on Friday, August 16. It will be a five-day-long weekend. 1. August 15: Independence Day August 16: Take a day off. August 17: Weekend holiday August 18: Sunday is a public holiday. August 19: Rakshabandhan Three more consecutive holidays in the month of August Those who were working in the corporate sector will get three more holidays in the month of August. August 24, is Saturday August 25th is Sunday Janmashtami is on August 26. That means you will have three consecutive days off from August 24th to August 26th.    

Summer is right around the corner, which makes me think vacations. I’m curious: as a lawyer, what type of vacationer are you? 1. Vacation? What’s a vacation? It’s impossible to take a vacation as a lawyer. The insane hours you must put in to be out of the office for a week and then come back to a mountain that has piled up while you were gone is not worth the time out of the office. 2.  Vacation… sounds good in theory…. There you are at the airport check-in counter suitcases unzipped, redistributing the weight because you packed up client files, your laptop, and maybe a law book to go with you. You don’t want to feel guilty for missing vacation with your family and you don’t want to feel guilty for not working (or maybe you have a deadline to meet during that week). Solution – move your office with you and work most of the time. 3.  Vacation! Yes, but ….  You still keep a pulse on what’s going on, checking email throughout the day and mentally staying connected to work. You will drop what you are doing and prioritize responding to an important email during family lunch or take an afternoon to knock out some work. At least you have a beach view! 4. Vacation… argh… your spouse has gotten on your case about working on vacation so this time you promise not to work on vacation. But it is stressful doing this for the first time and you are irritable and tense, worried about work. Maybe you sneak and check email once in a while to get a fix or alleviate your anxiety. You “vacationed” but it wasn’t enjoyable. For anyone. You did see, however, that the world doesn’t end if you take time away from work. 5. You fully embrace vacation. You take that 10-day family cruise through the Greek isles fully disconnected. You leave that laptop at home so it couldn't taunt or tempt you. You put your OOO notice on and are committed to being on vacation. Work will be there when you return. You enjoyed your vacation, so did your family, and you return to work energized to get back to it. (Client success story.) 😎 Summer is coming up. Are you taking the types of vacations you want to? If not, know that you have the power to make changes to make it happen! And yes, you CAN take fully disconnected vacations a lawyer. 📷: It’s been a while since we did a beach vacation. This last beach trip was very cold and windy, the water was freezing, and we couldn’t get in it due to a jellyfish infestation. We did, however, enjoy riding horses on the beach, collecting shells, and making bonfires on the beach at night.

These Country’s Citizens Take the Fewest Vacations in the World! According to Expedia's 24th annual Vacation Deprivation Report, released in June, about half of Americans don't plan on using all their time off this year (53%), despite receiving just 12 days off annually—the fewest of any country surveyed. Expedia has been analyzing time-off trends around the world for 24 years, and while American vacation deprivation (defined as the feeling of not having enough time off) has now hit an 11-year high at 65% 😳 Here are a few comparisons from other countries, courtesy of Expedia: Japan: American and Japanese workers take a similar number of days off each year (11 and 12, respectively), but surprisingly Japan boasts the lowest vacation deprivation levels in the world (53%). Based on the survey, this could be attributed to Japanese workers taking more frequent, short vacations and prioritizing relaxation during their getaways. France: No one vacations quite like the French, taking the most days off in the world (29) and 2.5 times more than Americans. There's an emphasis culturally on the fundamental right to rest, which more French workers view vacations as a basic right. Hong Kong: Hong Kong was the only market surveyed where respondents didn't leave vacation days unused but took more time off on average than they were allocated, and 15% vow to do it again in 2024, the highest globally. Expedia first commissioned Vacation Deprivation in the year 2000 to examine the work-life balance of people worldwide. The annual study is currently in its 24th year and was conducted online among 11,580 respondents across the U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The survey took place from March 26 to April 3, 2024 on behalf of Expedia by Harris Research Partners, a global strategic research firm, and responses were gathered using an amalgamated group of best-in-class panels.

Now in its 24th year, the latest Vacation Deprivation Report is just out from Expedia, and it shows again that Americans just can’t seem to prioritize travel the way other countries do. 😔 Americans struggle to use up just 12 days. And, compared to the rest of the world, Americans are nearly twice as likely to go a year or more between vacations (32% vs. 18% globally). Of the 53% of Americans that didn’t use all their time off last year, the top reason why was “life is too busy to plan or go on vacation.” https://lnkd.in/e_5ky4Bc

🌍 Top Countries with Generous Vacation Policies 🌴✨ Did you know that taking vacations isn't just a luxury—it's essential for your well-being? Here are some countries that understand the importance of relaxation offering some of the most generous vacation policies: France Minimum of five weeks of paid vacation annually, plus long weekends and public holidays. Germany At least four weeks of paid vacation, often more with employer benefits. Spain 🇪🇸 Minimum thirty calendar days (22 working days) of paid vacation each year. Italy At least four weeks of paid vacation annually and numerous public holidays. Sweden 🇸🇪 Many employers offer at least five weeks of paid vacation and additional days. Brazil 🇧🇷 Thirty days of paid vacation annually can be taken all at once or split into parts. Finland 🇫🇮 At least five weeks of paid vacation per year, emphasizing work-life balance. Why Vacations Matter: ✨ Improved Mental Health: Research published in the Journal of Happiness Studies shows that vacations significantly reduce stress and anxiety. ❤️ Enhanced Physical Health: The Framingham Heart Study found that men who did not take vacations were 30% more likely to have a heart attack than those who did. 💼 Increased Productivity: According to the Harvard Business Review, employees who take vacations return with renewed energy and focus, boosting overall productivity. 👨👩👦 Stronger Relationships: The American Psychological Association notes that spending quality time with loved ones during vacations strengthens relationships and improves communication. 😊 Greater Life Satisfaction: Vacations contribute to an overall sense of well-being and happiness, extending beyond the duration of the trip. Remember, taking time off isn't just a break from work—it's an investment in your health and happiness. 🌟 When's your next vacation? Share your plans in the comments! ✈️🌴 #WorkLifeBalance #VacationTime #MentalHealth #Productivity #LifeSatisfaction #Travel

Vacations always take too long to arrive. And they go by way too fast. With the summer months fast approaching, it's time to think about vacations, breaks, and relaxing. We are halfway through the year….are you halfway through using your PTO? I don’t know about you, but I like to always have my next reprieve planned. And I say reprieve rather than vacation because sometimes it's just a weekend away, or a weekend at home with no plans, or an afternoon off to do something fun. You know I love my career, but I also cherish time to reconnect. Sometimes, that reconnection is with my kids, who are away at school. Sometimes, it's with my boyfriend, whom I don’t always get to see through the week, and sometimes, it's just with myself. I love booking trips to ensure I get time to relax, refresh, and renew. But I also love a good, quiet afternoon on my couch reading a book—just enough of a reprieve to break away from the norm. But inevitably, the vacation that I’ve been looking forward to for weeks, or maybe even months, especially the ones that last a week or more, is over before I realize it. How does that happen? That extraordinary moment in time that I have been anticipating is gone so quickly. The anticipation is almost a part of the vacation itself. I get mini vacations, picturing myself on vacation – and imagining all the fun and relaxing things I will do. We all need a break. I hope your next getaway is scheduled, whether it's a 12-hour flight or an afternoon with your favorite novelist. However you get there, I hope you enjoy every moment. What’s your ideal way to reconnect? Does it involve a larger vacation or something more simple?

I guess I am sticking with the theme of vacation with my LinkedIn posts today! It is not surprising to me that Americans take the fewest vacation days globally, but on the flip side, given how many candidates we partner with who negotiate for more vacation it does shock me a bit! #careers #benefits #vacation #hiring #uhy

Determining how much to spend on vacations annually can be a challenging decision for families. In this Blog Post from The Financial Incline, we explore key factors you should consider to find the right balance between enjoying quality vacations and maintaining financial prudence. #vacation #financialplanning #budgetplanning #thefinancialincline

🏖️ One in five Americans are “always” thinking about planning their next vacation while on vacation, according to new research. The results of a survey of 2,000 adults who travel found the average American wants to spend 15 days on vacation in 2024 and, if they had unlimited PTO, they’d want to spend 18 days. The average person spent 11 days on vacation in 2023. More research findings, news copy and infographic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vv8y80