Despite their elevated stress levels, more than 50 percent of American workers end up leaving paid vacation days unused.
Source: BBC, July 31, 2022. Link. The goal of mandatory time off is to foster a working culture that encourages rest, removing barriers – both perceived and overt – that prevent workers from leaving the office. In this way, companies hope they can mitigate burnout and improve worker satisfaction.
INSIGHTS: You cash your paycheck, don’t you? Why not use your vacation time? You earned it, so use it to recharge and refresh.