Employees Leaving Vacation Time on the Table

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Employees Leaving Vacation Time on the Table

Wasted DaysWasted Days

75% of employees don’t use up all of their vacation time, and 55% take no more than one-half of their earned time off.

MultitaskingMultitasking

61% of employees admit that they do some work even while taking time off.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Uniquely QualifiedWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Uniquely Qualified

33% feel no one else in their company can do the work.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Keeping PaceWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Keeping Pace

28% fear they’ll get behind.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Fully CommittedWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Fully Committed

22% say they’re completely dedicated to their company.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Upward BoundWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Upward Bound

19% want a promotion.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Access NeededWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Access Needed

19% feel like they can’t disconnect from work.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Compensating EffortWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Compensating Effort

18% want a pay raise.

Why Employees Work While on Vacation: Uneasy FootingWhy Employees Work While on Vacation: Uneasy Footing

17% admit they’re afraid of losing their jobs.

Moving ForwardMoving Forward

11% say they’ve used vacation time to interview for another job.

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