Olsen points to the high burnout factor in the new economy, especially in the hi-tech sectors and biotech areas. She says it's important for employers to see to it that staff is afforded vacation time, and encouraged to take it. While most people will choose to pursue an outdoor activity on vacation, many won't even leave the neighborhood. Even when a barrage of snowstorms such as the country has seen this winter make one dream of a tropical getaway, some prefer to just stay home. Folks at Xylo point to the current work culture in the United States.
People work long hours, take work home, and even continue to conduct business on the weekends.
There are too many things they've had to neglect. Nearly 80 percent of Americans report that having a work schedule that enables them to spend time with their families is one of their top priorities, according to statistics from the Radcliffe Public Policy Center. Yet 88 percent reported to Aon Consulting that they have a hard time juggling both work and home commitments. So any policy a company introduces to help people balance work and personal life will not only increase their productivity, but their loyalty. Imagine what all that increased energy will do to the bottom line for companies throughout America next year.