When it comes to taking advantage of paid time off (PTO), recent statistics tell an alarming tale. According to a recent Pew Research survey, 46 percent of employees take less time off than their employer offers. In 2022, according to Qualtrics research, American workers left an average of 9.5 vacation days unused. Recent Canadian statistics paint an even bleaker picture, with just 29 percent of employees taking full advantage of paid time off.
That’s not all. In a 2023 ELVTR poll of 2,300 North American employees, most reported working while on vacation. Many also reported that weekends and nonworking hours are far from off-limits. Furthermore, according to 2023 Pew research, 55 percent of employees reported that they respond to emails and other forms of messages outside of regular working hours.
When it comes to work-life balance, numerous studies show that the greater the work-life balance the better the physical and mental health of employees.........