Fierce Tip of the Week: Talk about Vacation

As essayist Tim Kreider wrote in The New York Times, “The space and quiet that idleness provides is a necessary condition for standing back from life and seeing it whole, for making unexpected connections and waiting for the wild summer lightning strikes of inspiration—it is, paradoxically, necessary to getting any work done.”So, I ask: Are you taking the vacation you need to be the best “you” at work? Have that conversation with yourself first. Ask: What would my ideal amount of time off be? And if it is far from what is offered, what are alternative ways that I can be recharged? What can I put on the table as options?It all starts with your own reflection, and then you need to engage with others.According to a recent Fierce survey, paid time off policies are very important to today’s workforce. However, few conversations actually take place with employers. Respondents noted a need for more discussions regarding the quality of time off and the amount of PTO given to employees. In fact, 80 percent of survey respondents desire more than 20 days of PTO per year, yet 46.7 percent currently receive 20 days or less.This week’s tip is to have a conversation with your manager and team about time off.  Concentrate on being in service to your team, as well as honoring your needs, so that everyone can take the time off they need.

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