Working Instead of Playing – Korn Ferry Survey Finds Half of Professionals Argue with Their Spouse About Staying Too Connec...
August 09 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
-- Nearly Two-Thirds Have Cut Short or
Cancelled Vacations Due to Work Pressures --
-- Only 2 Percent Do Not Check in With the
Office While Away –-
-- Nearly Three-Quarters Would Prefer More
Salary to More Vacation Days --
As millions of Americans flock to beaches, national parks and
big-city tourist attractions to sneak in late summer vacations, a
new Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) survey of professionals finds that
working when they are supposed to be relaxing creates family
conflict.
Half of the respondents to the July 2018 survey said that being
too connected to work has created disagreements with their
spouse.
According to the survey, staying in touch with work is more the
norm than the exception. Nearly half (48 percent) of those surveyed
said they check in with the office multiple times a day, and only 2
percent say they never check in while on vacation. A full third of
respondents say they work while on vacation because they enjoy
it.
“Those who feel they must always be in touch with the office are
missing a critical point,” said Korn Ferry Senior Principal Mark
Royal. “Professionals who can turn off the demands of work – even
for short periods of time – will be more engaged and productive in
the long run.”
Nearly two-thirds of respondents (63 percent) say they have cut
short vacations due to occupational demands and pressure to perform
at work. Nearly half (45 percent) do not plan on using all of their
vacation time, and nearly three quarters (73 percent) said they
would prefer a higher salary to more vacation days.
“Clearing the deck for a week off is hard work. But planning
better for downtime and negotiating set plug-in times with family
and friends when keeping in contact with the office is a must,”
said Royal. “It can help professionals focus on the scenery instead
of the screen.”
About the survey
There were 1,454 responses to the online executive survey, which
took place in July 2018. Please note that due to rounding responses
may not equal 100 percent.
Survey Responses
While on vacation, how often do you
connect to work?
Multiple times a day 48 percent Once a day 31 percent A few
times per week 14 percent Once a week 4 percent Never 2 percent
While on vacation, have you ever had a
disagreement with your spouse about being too connected to
work
Yes 50 percent No 50 percent
If you work while on vacation, what’s
your primary reason for doing so?
Too much work to do/Increased workload upon return 25
percent Putting out fires: I get pulled into critical issues 37
percent I enjoy it 33 percent I worry people will make wrong
decisions without my input 4 percent I worry other people will get
assignments I want 1 percent
After returning to work from vacation,
how long does it typically take you to “get back into the swing of
things?”
No time 34 percent One day 52 percent One week 14 percent
Two weeks 0 percent More than a month 0 percent
Do you plan to use all of your
available vacation time in 2017?
Yes 55 percent No 45 percent
Would you rather have a salary increase
or more vacation days?
Salary increase 73 percent More vacation days 27 percent
Have you cancelled, delayed or cut
short personal vacation plans due to occupational demands or
pressure to perform at work?
Yes 63 percent No 37 percent
About Korn FerryKorn Ferry is a global organizational
consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to
drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design
their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire
the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise
them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.
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