MENLO PARK, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer vacations aren't just for students. A new survey shows employers also prefer their teams to take scheduled time off during the summer months.
Thirty-six percent of executives surveyed said August is the best month for employees to take vacations; 21 percent named July as the most favorable time for staff breaks.
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The national survey includes responses from 150 senior executives -- including those from human resources, finance and marketing departments -- with the nation's 1,000 largest companies. It was conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Accountemps, a specialized staffing service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals.
Executives were asked, "In your company, what is the best month for employees to take a vacation?" Their responses:
August ..................... 36%
July ....................... 21%
December ................... 14%
June ....................... 7%
March ...................... 3%
February ................... 2%
January .................... 1%
April ...................... 1%
May ........................ 1%
September .................. 1%
October .................... 1%
November ................... 1%
No particular month ........ 10%
Don't know ................. 1%
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"Before leaving for vacation, employees should work with colleagues and managers to ensure projects run smoothly during their absence," said Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps and author of Managing Your Career For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.).
"Without adequate preparation, professionals may find themselves on an unintended 'working vacation' as they spend time consulting with coworkers and attending to last-minute requests via their laptops."
Accountemps offers the following tips for enjoying a relaxing vacation free from work-related worries:
-- Plan ahead. Make your request for time off as far in advance as possible. The sooner you notify your manager about your intent to take a vacation, the better your chance of securing the dates you want.
-- Get backup. Who can keep projects moving while you are out of the office? Identify a point person to make decisions on your behalf on time-sensitive initiatives. Offer to return the favor when your coworker is away from the office.
-- Ask for help. If you have concerns about projects moving forward while you are out, consider whether you have the option of bringing in temporary help. Interim employees can fill in the gaps during staff vacations, ensuring continued productivity.
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