Careerstone Group Insights Posts Tagged "Vacation"

Why You Should Take a Vacation

Did you know that more than 1/3 of working Americans will not take their allotted vacation time this year? And if they do, half of the time they take work with them? What kind of vacation is that? What gives?With so much economic uncertainty, plus high gas prices and a tough job market,…  Read More

Stop Reading This - Go Take A Vacation!

When’s the last time you took a complete hiatus from work, and went on vacation? Americans are notoriously bad at taking time off.  Numerous studies show that 75% of Americans forgo using all of their allotted paid vacation days, and among those who do take vacations, 61% continue to work…  Read More

Proven Productivity Strategies to Keep Your Summer Fresh

“Summer’s here/And the time is right/For setting a new goal at work!” Ok, that’s not how that old favorite summer song goes, is it? Summer is upon us and with it, a whole host of outdoor activities to enjoy the longer days and pack in the fun at the pool, at a music…  Read More

Careerstone's Summer 2019 Playlist!

There’s no time quite like Summertime!  It’s that pretty delicious time of year when the daylight is long and the days seem to stretch into one another.  For some, summer is about nostalgia – about remembering a time that “seemed” less stressful, more joyful, and…  Read More

It's Not Too Late to Take Time Off!

As we approach the end of summer, it’s not too late to plan a vacation to get out of the office (or home office)! The thought of taking time off work can be daunting for numerous reasons, such as fearing a boss’ reaction to a request for time off and worrying about falling behind with work.…  Read More

It’s Time for a Vacation – Plan Accordingly!

Sunshine beams through your office window and the days are getting longer – summer is finally here! This is the perfect time to start planning a vacation or staycation and use that coveted paid time off. While taking time off work offers many physical and mental health benefits, most Americans let…  Read More

Transition Back to Work from Vacation with Ease

You just got back from a well-deserved summer vacation feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and reinspired. Until you’re greeted by an overflowing email inbox. Don’t let the post-vacation blues get the best of you (or convince you not to take a vacation at all). Trust that you prepared for your trip appropriately…  Read More