'Leavism' | 1 in 5 employees are taking their laptop on holiday amid workload pressure

More than half of UK workers have admitted to logging on and working whilst on holiday, while more than 5 million have quit a role in the past due to the pressure of having to work during annual leave.

New research from Totaljobs reveals a growing struggle among Brits to switch off from work, even while on holiday. Nearly three in five (59%) admit to logging on and working on holiday, with one in five (20%) going as far as bringing their work laptop away with them.

The research, which surveyed 2,000 adults in the UK, revealed that 19% of Brits also actively encourage colleagues or clients to contact them while they’re away, while 17% leave work notifications on their personal phones.

These behaviours point to a growing “leavism” culture in workplaces, where annual leave is no longer a protected time for rest, but an extension of the working week.