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Annual leave | THIS is how often Brits need time off to avoid burnout

THIS is how often Brits need time off to avoid burnout

Employee wellbeing is paramount for both staff members on an individual level and for the business as a whole.

Taking time off and having time away from work is crucial to ensure that employees have time to relax, unwind and recuperate.

New research from SPANA has found that British workers feel the need to take a break at least once every 43 days to avoid the effects of burnout.

According to SWNS Digital, seven in ten survey respondents agreed that they suffered from fatigue and feeling run down if they went too long without taking annual leave.

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