Take a break | What bosses need to do before they book that summer holiday

In this exclusive article for Grapevine Leaders, Tony Gregg – founder and chief of executive search specialists, Anthony Gregg Partnership – explores how leaders can drive a healthier way of working, with some surprising benefits…

It’s almost a cliché that CEOs work through their holidays and can’t let go of the reins – even when they’re hundreds of miles and several times zones away. Many don’t even get that far, barely taking any time off at all.

Despite the stresses that come with c-level executive roles and their need to unwind, it’s certainly not uncommon for senior execs to accrue thousands of hours in annual leave.

Yet when the pandemic forced us all to work from home, people began to place more importance on work-life balance. Even those at the top started to appreciate the need to unplug themselves from work.