Holidays Archives

What is the most popular week to be out of office this summer?

Jul 26, 2019 | 0

What are the benefits of covering other employees’ workloads during holiday season?

One in eight Britons have skived off work to go on holiday

Jun 5, 2019 | 0

New research has found that 12 per cent of Britons have taken unscheduled time off work to go on holiday with almost a quarter being found out. Read the top excuses here.

Holiday quarrels a common occurrence in UK offices

Feb 24, 2016 | 0

The words ‘summer holidays’ are in the minds and on the lips of employees up and down the land. It’s still cold and the country craves sun, like mice crave cheese and a cool and sheltered place to live.

Rachel Arkle: We have an entitlement to be well at work

Dec 22, 2015 | 0

Some UK firms, it seems, remain resistant to taking wellbeing seriously. Despite growing employee calls for action, certain organisations remain limited in their belief that health is good for business. Such mindsets not only deprioritise wellbeing but are also enabling worrying behaviours and cultures to emerge that actively
discourage people’s ability to look after themselves.

British workers take more of their holiday days than anyone else in the world

Nov 6, 2015 | 1

New YouGov research from around the world reveals that when it comes to holidays, British people are not shy about taking them. Out of 22 countries worldwide, spanning North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Europe, British people are the most likely to say they will take all of their holiday leave this year.

One in five UK employees fail to take full holiday allowance

Oct 21, 2015 | 0

Over a fifth of the UK workforce did not use all their paid holiday allowance in 2014, according to the latest research from Canada Life Group Insurance. The findings suggest employees are being prevented from taking the time off they are entitled to.

UK workers suffering post-holiday blues, reveals new poll

Aug 19, 2015 | 0

A new survey reveals more than half of British workers feel depressed, deflated or demotivated when they return to work.

The holiday ‘brags’ and ‘blags’ in the workplace

Jul 2, 2015 | 0

A new survey reveals ‘holiday-brags’ workers like to share with their colleagues and also reveals what workers will tell fibs about in order to gain some holiday bargains and freebies.

Business people add days to work trips for personal travel

Jun 3, 2015 | 0

Businessmen and women are adding days to their work trips in order to accommodate personal travel. They also admit to booking in the more expensive and exclusive hotels under company budgets which they wouldn’t be able to afford if they had to pay themselves.

A third of people admit to working during family holidays

Apr 7, 2015 | 0

More people are admitting to working on their smartphones while on holiday with their families. Many are now seeking help to relieve their ‘habit’ and enjoy their quality family time.