If you cannot resist the impulse Open the mailbox while drinking by the pool for a long time qualified vacation, Remember that it is not just. A survey conducted by 2,580 workers in Spain, Robert Walters, reveals it to the United Kingdom and France Most people are not disconnected during their vacation.
Who is more compatible to check its inbox?
British mostly (78%) to worry before returning to work after a long trip. Check for fear on their entry tray (51%) over half of them When emails return to work they are more than avalanche43% of people check their messages because when they are not, they want to confirm anything in a hurry.
Spaniards also have a little excitement On its entry tray: 40% opens it on vacation, and 28% do it daily. In general, 63% of Spanish workers are interested in Return to work after an annual holiday and 64%in France.
What is the percentage of those who are actually disconnected?
The percentages are very low. One more time, Only a small area of workers British (15%) Claims to be fully recharged And is ready to return to work after an annual holiday. Something else in France (22%) and in Spain (25%).
Is the company closes a solution to avoid delays?
Many workers They fear that their holidays will get out of playing with their team. Possible solution may be all on the same timeThat is, the company’s closure. The ideas differ in Europe. Majority British (54%) They don’t believe it is a great way to solve the problemBecause they assume that the closure is very harmful to the company.
Standard lower periods are not a bar: 51% British workers say this will reduce flexibility. Spaniaries are not excited about this idea: 47% are against. Frenchmen are very positive, pointing out the benefits such as “integrated free time for equipment” and stress relief. Only 31% do not see the benefits of being all at the same time.
Right to disconnect: Where is the true right in Europe?
France was The first European country to introduce the right to disconnect In its Labor Act, in 2017. However, there are no sanctions on companies that do not comply. Spain sanctified that right in its law In 2018, now plans to strengthen it with a new bill Portugal introduced it to its labor code by 2021.
Italy has so far only given this security to those who work in the distance. Belgium expanded this right to the private sector by 2023But it was limited to companies with at least 20 employees. The United Kingdom has no law in this regard, but there are more voices that argue that it is introduced.
“Postpone their vacation” for fear of trial
Says Chris Eltrij, CEO of Robert Walters Anxiety for annual holidays This will have appropriate impacts on companies. “Not only threatens the symbols of dedication and historically low, but our research suggests it Can have important impacts for me In the productivity codes of work centers across Europe. “
“Professionals The annual holidays are not only on the entrance tray, but also Some people block them In fear of how they can be at work. “
What should the entrepreneurs do to soften the process?
Elridge argues that seasonal closures are not a solution. “There is no unique attitude to the holiday Year or holiday policies. Entrepreneurs need to create an approach beyond seasonal strikes, ”he says.
“Regardless of location, business activities rarely stop When employees go on vacationThe main action for entrepreneurs across Europe should be strengthening and assessing the right to disconnect within their corporate culture. ” Suggests that mandatory transfers and work lists Prior to vacation, annual holiday changes will improve among co -workers.
