Good morning everyone! It's Friday again! (Time really does fly...) With summer approaching, I want to discuss holiday planning today!🌴🌊⛺️🗻 Let's kick things off with some statistics: Recent surveys indicate that up to 65% of employees have had to alter their holiday plans due to a coworker booking the same days off! In countries like France and Germany, it's typical to arrange summer vacations 6–12 months ahead, with some even closing entire departments in August. A global survey revealed that employees in India, Brazil, and Australia are more inclined to negotiate extended leave, while U.S. workers often feel guilty about requesting more than a week! A 2023 study showed that 38% of employees experience feelings of being 'left out' or stressed when too many colleagues are on holiday simultaneously—effective planning can alleviate this. (Indeed, FOMO can occur in the workplace too - Fear Of Missing Out)
