It may seem surprising that some employees need encouragement to take time off. However, daunting workloads, lack of discretionary income, and busy schedules can discourage workers from leaving business behind for a while, but it’s important for them to make taking time off a priority. Here are some compelling reasons to persuade hesitant staff members to take vacation time.
1. Benefit Packages
Paid time off is one of the most attractive benefits for many workers. While a competitive salary and other monetary incentives are important, remind your employees that a fair amount of PTO can be equally valuable. After all, it’s likely one of the reasons they chose your franchise over other businesses. Provide an example of the value of PTO by taking time off yourself.
2. Improved Productivity
While covering duties of vacationing employees can be difficult, a break from their regular work schedules can dramatically boost workers’ productivity when they return. Whether it’s a week in Ibiza or some relaxing time at home with the family, a change of scenery can boost morale and energise even the most exhausted team members. They’ll return more able and willing to give it their all on the job each day.
3. Show of Support
Letting your employees know that you value their physical and mental well-being by encouraging the occasional holiday is a good way to show that leadership cares for them. Knowing they’re valued by those in charge can help instill loyalty and a sense that they are truly part of a team.
4. Creative Growth
Whether for creative talent at ad agencies or administrative support at accounting firms, creativity is a boon to virtually every type of business. From discovering new ways to maximize the effectiveness of company resources to coming up with exciting ad copy, employees can emerge from the holiday feeling revitalised and more resourceful than ever.
5. The Power of Perspective
Taking a breather from the daily grind can shed new light on lingering problems. Productivity-hampering issues that persist despite employees’ best efforts can benefit from a break in routine. Taking time to focus on family, free time, and fun can improve workers’ problem-solving abilities once they return to their work routines.
6. Burnout Prevention
Even the most dedicated employees need a break now and then. From the physical health benefits of rest and relaxation to the mental health advantages of time off, stepping away from the responsibilities and relentless monotony of never-ending work weeks can help workers feel better about their employment and prevent burnout. Even if your employees operate as a well-oiled machine, time away from each other provides respite from petty differences and personality clashes as well.
From relatively new hires to long-time employees, members of your franchise’s team need time off to recharge their batteries each year. Whether it’s reminding them of the necessity of a mental and physical break or re-emphasising the value of the PTO that’s part of their benefit package, encouraging employees to take time off now and again provides a host of benefits to both your business and the workers that help it not just function, but thrive and prosper.
