Thinking of getting away? You probably have much less vacation than workers in other parts of the world. Employers in the United States are not obligated to offer any paid vacationVacation is mandated by law in many other parts of the worldPoll: Only 57% Full Story »
Posted by Julian Friedland - via Johan Jessen (t), Fig (t), Ish Harshawat (t)
A very well-researched story on the disparities of vacations and economies between the U.S. and other developed countries. The links to the papers and studies show very clearly the differences, and are easy to interpret, even for a layperson. The article also makes relevant points beyond the numbers, such as our own happiness measurements associated with work, and the risks of unemployment.
I am reminded of this saying, "No one will ever tell you to work less." Maybe they would, in Sweden or France. Many people in my generation are working less and finding alternative work styles (and yes, some are doing it by choice, some are not) - I wonder if there will be another chance for a mandatory vacation for workers in upcoming decades.
But the fear of layoffs and the ever-faster pace of work mean many Americans are reluctant to be absent from the office — anxious that they might look like ... More »
An excellent piece on differing work life ethics and their results compared internationally, with plenty of references.
The article hones in on a major difference in core values between most Europeans and Americans. Time spent with family, time to explore other cultures and broaden one's perspective, mental and physical health can all be related to vacation time.
...and Americans are being told by folks cruising on their yachts that they have to work harder and longer when it's difficult for many to even find employment!
“There is simply no evidence that working people to death gives you a competitive advantage,” said John de Graaf, the national coordinator for Take Back Your ... More »
Schimkat’s family back in the United States teases her that she’s spoiled. But when she tells Germans that workers in the U.S. usually get two weeks of vacation ... More »
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