5 ways to make the most of your vacation time

Thirty-four percent of senior managers said taking too little time off was the biggest mistake they made with their last vacation, according to a recent Office Team survey. Not being able to get their mind off work came in second (25%), followed by checking in with the office too much (22%). Here are five ways to encourage your employees to make the most of their vacation time. [Image: Shutterstock]

Encourage employees to avoid scheduling vacations during busy periods. Ask them to make time-off requests early so others can plan ahead. If they’re not sure how long of a break to take, ask them to consider the length of their last vacation and whether or not they needed more time away to truly unwind. Forty-one percent of employees surveyed by Virgin Pulse recently said they feel “guilty” or “stressed” about taking time off. [Image: Shutterstock]