Given the current economy and jobs climate in the U.S., this concept of a 3-month sabbatical may seem beyond idealistic for most companies. But any company that values creativity and innovation has to invest in the people who are critical to their success, and a sabbatical is a wonderful way to do it--and to market your business in the process. READ»
Recently, I've seen plenty of commentary in the popular press (especially on Fox News) about the inappropriateness of leaders taking vacation. As summer winds down, a look at the merits of vacation, and how to prepare your staff for it, so everyone comes out happy. READ»
British citizens get almost six weeks of vacation, and while they might still use some of this generous allotment to traverse the Greek Isles or wander slowly through the Louvre, they're also spending time on Twitter, Facebook, and generally staying firmly attached to their gadgets. READ»
The pros and cons of owning a business are often weighed when people consider to go out on their own. They look at pay, security, health benefits, and the like and consider the risks versus rewards. Something that many forget is the good ol' fashioned yearly vacation.READ»
Do you know the startup Airbnb? It's a website listing homes for short-term rent and also crazy rentals -- everything from an entire village in Liechtenstein to the same place that Obama vacations at in Hawaii. The point is to offer ...READ»
Did you know that the United States is the only country in the industrialized world that doesn't guarantee paid time off for vacation, illness, or personal emergencies? READ»
It may be that only especially adventurous sorts consider heading to Montreal for fun at this time of year. But if that's you, then the just-opened Bota Bota spa, inside a former ferryboat docked permanently on the St. Lawrence, will ...READ»
You're about to go on vacation, so you dutifully set up the classic "Out of the office, will reply to your message when I get back" email auto-responder. While that auto-reply gives you a socially acceptable pass to do nothing ...READ»
It's easy to see why some vacation spots are unethical. A region or country where locals live in squalor while visitors stay insulated in fancy hotels, for example, is not the ideal ethical travel destination. But some spots are ...READ»
This isn't your usual August. With enough political issues smoldering to fill a decade of American history, the vacation month has turned into a morass of issues that boggles the mind. Here are seven articles that went viral this ...READ»
Management By Wondering About:August is the month when real managers go on vacation while juniors hold the fort. It is also when a lot of MBWA takes place.No, no, not management by walking around. That’s so ...READ»
Management By Wondering About:August is the month when real managers go on vacation while juniors hold the fort. It is also when a lot of MBWA takes place.No, no, not management by walking around. That’s so ...READ»
Business travel is expected to drop 5.6% this year, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Academics who study travel (sweet gig, right?) will convene in Greece to discuss the decline. There are only about 100 of them, so their ...READ»
The greenest vacation is a day hike in your backyard. But if you need to get a little further away from home, there are plenty of responsible--dare we say, trendy--resorts to choose from. Online travel community TripAdvisor ...READ»
Do you actually go on vacation when you go on vacation? Typically, I don't.
This Thanksgiving week my husband and I went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We frequently choose that holiday week for our vacation because I'm only gone for ...READ»
If you read my posting about the “Ongoing Vacation Quandary,” then you know that I tried again this year to make a conscious decision not to work during my summer vacation. I often come back to the subject of vacation around ...READ»
A new poll conducted for an organization called Take Back Your Time found that “69% of Americans support a paid vacation law with a large percentage favoring a law guaranteeing three weeks vacation or more.” The poll also ...READ»
