Posted on 24 November 2010. Tags: holiday, vacation
The same economic conditions that have meant additional responsibilities for many executives may also be prompting at least some to better appreciate the value of a stress-free vacation. Should you join their ranks?
While it’s impossible for most senior-level professionals to disconnect entirely while away, an increasing number appear to be taking the need to relax and re-energize more seriously. For example, although 69% of CFOs interviewed in a recent Robert Half Management Resources survey said they check in with the office at least once or twice a week during their vacation, this response is down from 74% when the same survey was conducted five years ago.
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Posted on 29 March 2010. Tags: getaways, holidays, rest, vacation
The kind of mind and drive it takes to earn an MBA doesn’t get turned off at the end of a degree program, or the end of the work day, or the end of the week. Quite the contrary: Unless they’re making a conscientious effort to refresh and renew regularly, it seems safe to bet that most of the time, most MBAs are in need of a vacation.
Whether they’ll get one comes down to circumstances. Taking a week away from work is more than many business people (especially independents and entrepreneurs) can manage. A weekend getaway is often the closest thing to a vacation they’re likely to get – and with just two or three nights to enjoy, choosing the right destination is crucial. Read the full story
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