Why being smart about your annual leave matters

Making the most of your annual leave is important. According to one 2019 study, UK workers who don’t get enough holiday begin to lose motivation and become less productive. A 2020 study found that UK workers need time off every 43 days in order to avoid burnout.

“From an employee’s perspective, it’s important to make the most of your annual leave and use up your allowance each year to ensure a positive work-life balance,” says Adam Butler, workplace wellbeing expert at Officeology. “You’ll feel refreshed after your annual leave, meaning increased productivity levels and better focus at work.”

Butler also believes it’s important for employers to encourage their staff to make smart choices about how they use their annual leave. “It’s important that employers encourage their staff to take annual leave to avoid burnout and to ensure the wellbeing of their staff,” he says. “Staff will feel rejuvenated after having a break from work, meaning better productivity and quality of work in the long run.”

In other words, more time off is a win-win for everyone.

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