> than sitting idly on a beach
Or spending time with family, learning a new skill, going on an adventure.
"Off-time" is not an adversary to great work life, productivity and innovation. Some would even claim the opposite was true.
Or spending time with family, learning a new skill, going on an adventure.
"Off-time" is not an adversary to great work life, productivity and innovation. Some would even claim the opposite was true.
I don't disagree, we're not talking about absolutes here. But it's reasonable to consider that, all other things being equal, someone who loves their job may be less inclined to take as many vacation days compared to someone who hates their job.
Advocating for longer vacations, leisure time, and simply being disconnected so folks can develop their interests outside of work are important. However, most people spend most of their non-sleeping life at work. Accordingly, making work itself more fulfilling can often have a far greater impact than simply requiring less of it.
Sure, but as a manager, you should probably know that giving people engaging work, with meaningful impact, and significant personal growth opportunities is often a greater motivator than providing additional days off.
* PTO is not about motivation - it's about quality of work output.