Summer Slacking? Korn Ferry Survey of Professionals Finds Work Productivity Goes Down as Vacation Season Kicks into High Gear
June 06 2019 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
– A Quarter of Respondents Admit to Playing
‘Hooky’ to Enjoy Summer Fun –
– Nearly a Third Say Their Companies Are More
Laid Back in Summer –
Editor’s Note: Survey Responses at End of News
Release
Summer. It’s the season millions of Americans look forward to
each year. However, a recent survey of professionals by Korn Ferry
(NYSE:KFY) shows that work productivity may suffer at the expense
of summer fun.
One quarter (25 percent) of professionals admit to playing
“hooky” from work to enjoy the season, and nearly half (46 percent)
say their personal productivity at work slumps in the summer. More
than three-quarters (78 percent) feel that the productivity of
their colleagues takes a hit during this time of year.
Nearly half (41 percent) say it’s harder to get projects done in
the summer, although 44 percent believe they can personally be more
productive when their colleagues/bosses are out of the office on
summer vacation.
“Taking time away from the office to recharge and get some
distance from day-to-day work challenges is key for professionals
to maintain a healthy work-life balance, which leads to greater
productivity when they are back on the job,” said Dennis
Baltzley, Korn Ferry’s global solution leader for leadership
development. “However, the pace of business, growth, and
profitability don’t take a summer vacation, so companies need to
work with employees through more effective teaming, to make sure
projects and tasks still progress.”
Nearly a third (31 percent) of professionals say their companies
are more laid back in the summer, and 29 percent say their company
offers amended summer work hours, such as working half days on
Fridays.
More than a third (39 percent) of professionals say their
company takes advantage of the season by offering team-building
events in the summer.
About the survey
There were 1,060 responses to the online executive survey, which
took place in May 2019. Please note that due to rounding, responses
may not equal 100 percent.
Survey Responses
To what extent would you agree that
your personal productivity at work slumps in the summer?
To a great extent 4 percent To some extent 42 percent To no extent
54 percent
To what extent would you agree that the
productivity of your work colleagues slumps in the summer?
To a great extent 5 percent To some extent 73 percent To no extent
22 percent
Have you ever played “hooky” from work
to enjoy the summer season?
Yes 25 percent No 75 percent
Is it harder to get projects done
during the summer months?
Yes 41 percent No 59 percent
In general, is your company more laid
back in the summer?
Yes 31 percent No 69 percent
Does your company offer amended work
hours in the summer (e.g., working half days on Fridays)?
Yes 29 percent No 71 percent
Does your company offer team-building
summer events outside the office?
Yes 39 percent No 61 percent
Do you feel more productive when
colleagues/bosses are on summer vacation?
Yes 44 percent No 56 percent
About Korn Ferry
Korn 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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