- The holiday season can mean more stress for workers putting in extra hours before they jet off
- HR professionals must seek ways to help minimise the stress
- Steps include staggered annual leave and discouraging staff from taking work away with them
Summer holidays: A source of stress?
Posted by Melodie Gilbert in Managing people on Tue, 23/06/2009 - 10:23
It’s that time of year when employees' minds begin to turn to sun-drenched beaches and time out from their everyday jobs. We all look forward to a break from work, but research has shown that the holiday season has become a miserable experience with UK workers claiming they have to put in up to an extra 50 hours work before they leave for holiday, and more when they return, in order to get everything done.
For many employees, jetting off on holiday can be more stressful than remaining at work – in fact the time leading up to a holiday has been quoted as one of the most stressful times of year. So, why do employees feel the pressure at this time more than most?
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