For leaders and HR teams, the message is clear: the return-from-holiday window is a prime opportunity to re-engage staff and strengthen retention. By not doing so, they may risk losing some of their best people.
40% of professionals struggle to reignite after holiday, while a quarter rethink their career direction – new data reveals. As summer draws to a close, a new global poll* reveals a concerning trend in workplace sentiment: 40% of professionals report a “slow start” when returning from holiday, and 25% are even reconsidering their career direction.
Experts call this trend the post-vacation turnover effect – a period when returning employees may be most at risk of disengagement or departure.
David Bowes, Head of People at Insights said “For many, the return from summer holidays marks a psychological reset – as proven by these results. Time off is often a catalyst for reflection and for some, that reflection prompts major career re-evaluation.
“For leaders and HR teams, the message is clear: the return-from-holiday window is a prime opportunity to re-engage staff and strengthen retention. By not doing so, they may risk losing some of their best people... continue reading here
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