Employees add work-life balance to summer plans amid disconnecting woes

• Not being able to afford it (28%)
• Being too busy to take time off (20%)
• Not having enough vacation days remaining (18%)

What can employers do?

The findings add to growing research supporting the push for the right to disconnect, which allows employees to completely disconnect from work outside of their working hours.

The range of countries implementing the legislation has been growing over the years, including Belgium, France, Italy, Australia, Portugal, and others.

Dayforce said employers who want to create a culture where employees can take the time off they need should consider setting an example.

According to the poll, managers who encourage employees to use vacation time and fully disconnect, and who model that behaviour, help eliminate stigma around time off.

They should also consider the following strategies: