Tag Archives: Vacation

6 Reasons Why Vacation Improves Productivity

Holger Reisinger — September 7, 2018 Follow @ReisingerHolger— September 7, 2018 Summer is winding down and before we know it the year will be too. Before that happens, take a look at your remaining vacation time. You might have just finished a nice long summer getaway or have already allotted your remaining vacation time for … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Vacation Improves Productivity →

4 Ways to Grow Your Business While Everyone Is on Vacation

Business Development

Amanda Abella — December 29, 2017 — December 29, 2017 Because it’s the week between Christmas and New Year’s things are pretty quiet right now. People are enjoying some downtime and are out of the office. Because of this, it’s also a good time to grow your business while everyone is on vacation. During our … Continue reading 4 Ways to Grow Your Business While Everyone Is on Vacation →

How to Motivate Your Employees to Take Vacation Days

Employee Engagement

Rick Goodman — September 6, 2017 Follow @DrRickGoodman — September 6, 2017 tpsdave / Pixabay You’d think hard-working people wouldn’t need to be told twice to take a vacation—but you’d be surprised. According to some studies, American workers leave more than half their vacation days on the table. That’s a real problem, because it means … Continue reading How to Motivate Your Employees to Take Vacation Days →

Time Off, Pays Off: The Science Backing Vacation Days

Productivity

Angela Murphy — July 25, 2017 — July 25, 2017 Last week, a poignant reminder of the importance of paid time off (and its lack of use) went viral. Madalyn Parker, a Michigan-based web developer, emailed her team to candidly tell them she’d be taking a few mental health days. Her boss was not only … Continue reading Time Off, Pays Off: The Science Backing Vacation Days →

How to Network While You’re on Vacation

Professional Network

Katharina Cavano — May 26, 2017 — May 26, 2017 Recently, our VP of Marketing Joel Mier, shared a story with the Contactually team about how he did some networking while on vacation with his family in the Cayman Islands. Joel moonlights as a Marketing professor at the University of Richmond and a few months … Continue reading How to Network While You’re on Vacation →

Burned Out at Work? You Need to Take a Vacation

Productivity

Dave Schoenbeck — May 4, 2017 Follow @daveschoenbeck— May 4, 2017 Burned out at work? When was the last time you had a vacation? According to a study conducted last year by Project: Time Off, Americans are taking less vacation time than at any point in the last 40 years. Up until the year 2000, … Continue reading Burned Out at Work? You Need to Take a Vacation →

CEOs and the Importance of Taking Vacation Time

Leadership Lessons

David Kiger — December 24, 2016 Follow @davidkiger— December 24, 2016 The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is typically when many of us take vacation time. It’s good to get away from work to spend time with family and friends and wrap up the year, just as summertime can be an ideal time … Continue reading CEOs and the Importance of Taking Vacation Time →

How to Grow Your Blog While You’re On Vacation

Blogging Tools

by Luana Spinetti Follow @LuanaTFSeptember 6, 2016 It’s time to go on vacation and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Vacations are great for your health, your social life and even your business, because a fresh, well-rested mind is a creative and productive one. Even though you probably need a vacation, you also probably feel tense about … Continue reading How to Grow Your Blog While You’re On Vacation →

8 Secrets to Keeping Your Business Going While on Vacation

Business Effectiveness

by Susan Friesen Follow @https://twitter.com/eVisionMediaAugust 8, 2016 The summer means it’s vacation time! Time to get away and enjoy sun and summer fun! But when you are a business owner, the thought of leaving your business can be stressful. I know it took me several years before I allowed myself the opportunity to truly take … Continue reading 8 Secrets to Keeping Your Business Going While on Vacation →

Don’t Let Your Employee’s Knowledge Go On Vacation

Employee Engagement

by Caitlin Zucal June 30, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 30, 2016 “Thank you for your email – I am currently out of the office and will respond upon my return.” This familiar message is popping up in our inboxes more frequently. It’s summertime and most people are busy planning vacations to the beach, the mountains, or … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Employee’s Knowledge Go On Vacation →