Why are holidays important for employees? There are so many reasons, and that’s why it’s such a shame that holidays are sometimes viewed by employers as necessary evils that impact negatively on productivity.
Yes, when someone at work is on holiday, you’ll be an employee down, but that shouldn’t mean the output of the business is dented in any significant way.
Far from it, in fact. So, here are seven reasons why holidays are vitally important for working people, and how this can also impact positively on their colleagues and employers ...
particularly when they book them smartly!
1. They’ll be less stressed
Let’s face it, workplace stress affects most of us at times. Stress can seriously impact employees’ health, as well as interfering greatly with their performance and productivity levels.
Excessive workplace stress can arise as a result of long hours, tight deadlines, peer pressure, angry clients, and many other ever-increasing demands. When stress gets out of hand, employees become unable to cope and it becomes a problem, often leading to increased absences from work, more tension in the workplace, and a drop in performance levels.
Going on holiday forces people to chill out. And the more chilled out people become, the less stressed they feel. Many employees return to the office refreshed and relaxed after a good break, and they are far more likely to work effectively and efficiently when they are less stressed.
2. They’ll be more productive
The body and mind both need to be rested regularly if they’re to be at the top of their game.
When people go on holiday, their bodies and minds tend to receive the care and attention they need, and this has a great impact on their productivity levels when they return to work.
When employees’ batteries are completely recharged, they will be raring to go, and keen to get back into their work when they walk back through those doors.
3. They’ll be happier
One of the biggest reasons why holidays are important for employees, is because they tend to be happier as a result.
This can apply not only when they return from their well-earned break, but also beforehand, during the holiday planning phase. This gives people something exciting to look forward to, which always lifts the spirits.
Happy employees are a joy to work with, and they’re far better at getting stuff done well. Think about how happy you were the last time you went on holiday, and the impact that had on your work afterwards.
4. They’ll hang around for a lot longer
Recruitment is expensive. Therefore, if you can reduce staff turnover, you’ll create a team that lasts longer and costs less.
One of the best ways to do this is to ensure that employees take enough annual leave. Because, remember - this means they’ll be happier and less stressed, and they will consequently be more likely to enjoy their jobs.
5. They may learn new skills
Depending on the type of holiday they take, employees may well pick up a new skill or two that can be useful at work.
Whether it’s a new hobby they discover while on holiday, or an experience that stays with them, it could be put to great use back at the office.
6. They’ll spend time with the people they love
We all spend a lot of time with the people we work with, and as much as we might like them (well, most of them), it’s so important to spend regular quality time with loved ones.
Holidays can be one of the best ways to do that. When employees feel content in their personal relationships, this can have a knock-on effect at work too.
Wrapping up
Need a holiday? Of course you do.
And if you’ve been nodding along to one or several of the reasons above, make sure you book yours as soon as possible (and encourage your team members to do the same).
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