COVID-19 | Why you shouldn't skip your summer holiday

Over the summer, it is typical for employees to want to jet off to somewhere hot and enjoy a week or two relaxing in the sun. Not only does this give them some time and space away from their corporate life, but it also gives them time to recuperate and spend time with loved ones.

However, with the coronavirus crisis resulting in some travel restrictions and quarantine rules – especially for those returning to the UK from certain destinations such as Spain – many employees may feel inclined to skip their holiday plans altogether if they aren’t able to do what they wanted.

Yet, with lots of research suggesting that working for pro-longed periods of time without a break can result in plummeting productivity, the benefits of taking a break are clear. In addition to this, taking regular breaks is something employees actually feel they need.

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For example, research from SPANA found that British workers feel the need to take a break at least once every 43 days to avoid the effects of burnout. As was reported by SWNS Digital, seven in ten agreed that they suffered from fatigue and felt run down if they went too long without taking annual leave. So, the benefits of getting away are clear.