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Be more productive.Go on vacation.
“We emerge from a successful vacation feeling ready to take on the world again. We gain perspective on our problems, get to relax with our families and friends, and get a break from our usual routines.”
Dr Terri L. Jenkins
reported improvement in productivity at GoHealthInsurance.com after allowing unlimited vacation time for employees.
200%
The New York Times reported that men who didn't take annual vacations had a 32% higher risk of death from heart attack than men who did.
In 2012, Denver tech company FullContact announced that they were giving employees $7,500 per year to go on holiday—on top of paid vacation. The rules:
• You have to go on vacation.
• You must disconnect.
• You can’t work while on vacation.
“...we felt that everyone should have the opportunity to take a nice vacation without constantly worrying about
how much money they’re spending...”
Bart Lorang, CEO of FullContact
the average number of vacation days relinquished by Americans every year, according to the US Department of Labor.
439 million
“We want to encourage people to take time out to recharge and not overwork because we think we’ll get better results out of them if we give them that freedom.”
Joshua Siler, Founder & CTO of HiringThing
Almost 40% of workers “feel more productive and better about their job” when returning from vacation, according to a study by CCH Human Resources Management.
“Work alone does not guarantee success, as taking time off and pacing ourselves are not equivalent to laziness. There must be time for both to make the whole person.”
Timi Gustafson, R.D.
According to a Wisconsin clinic’s 2005 study, women who don’t take vacation regularly were two to three times more likely to be depressed than women who regularly took vacation.
"The impact that taking a vacation has on one's mental health is profound. Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24-hour time-out."
Francine Lederer, Clinical Psychologist
