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Wish you were here?

By TJ (29-06-2007)
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The Survey of UK office workers conducted by Office Angels shows that more than half of UK workers (53%) feel stressed, anxious and concerned about their workload the week before their holidays, and the positive effects of their time away only last three days for most (77%). It’s therefore little surprise that for half of UK workers (51%), the most important ingredient for a happy holiday is having colleagues they can rely on back in the office.

Three quarters (76%) fail to switch off while they are away, keeping in contact with the office by leaving their mobile and blackberry switched on.  A workaholic 15% say they’re actually glad to return to work as they thrive on the routine which perhaps explains why one in 10 (8%) choose to leave more than a year between each holiday.

Top tips for a worry-free break

  • Return to work with a golden glow to help maintain the feelgood factor - 35% say having a tan to show off to colleagues helps cheer them up.
  • Ten days is the most popular choice for the perfect holiday duration (32%). 77% say anything less than a week is not ideal, while less than a quarter (23%) say a fortnight is right. Weekend and mid-week breaks are just not long enough. 
  • De-clutter your mind of any work worries by doing a thorough handover to colleagues before you go. A fifth (21%) say this helps them unwind once they are away.
  • Plan the Next Trip - A quarter (27%) agree that planning another holiday is the best pick-me-up when they return to work. As more than half (58%) say the ideal gap between breaks is three to six months, reach for those brochures and get planning!

David Clubb, Managing Director of Office Angels, comments, “Holidays are vital – a happy, productive workforce needs time to recharge. To make the most of your break think of it like a meeting - the better prepared you are the better the outcome. Put aside plenty of time before your last day in the office to brief colleagues on any outstanding work or potential problems they’ll need to know about while you’re away and you’ll be much more likely to enjoy a relaxing time.”

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