He 30% of working people in Argentina prefers to reduce his working hours rather than go on vacationas revealed by the Vacaciones 3.0 study, carried out by the app to find work Boomerang. Likewise, the trend is reinforced in other countries in the region, such as Peru (46%) and Chile (29%).
This study pointed out several aspects corresponding to the vacation-employment relationship of Latin American workers. For example, it was found that a 25% of working people would prioritize other benefits over vacations: he 35% I would choose the “home office” or the possibility of working from anywhere in the world; he 33% would lean towards a good salaryand the 10% I would opt for bonuses or incentives additional economics.
Bumeran’s report included the participation of 2,096 workers of Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. The research explores talent preferences and priorities around work holidays.
Federico Barni, CEO of Jobint, explained: “30% of working people in Argentina prefer to reduce their working hours instead of taking vacations, a trend that is also reflected in other countries in the region. In addition, 25% prioritize other benefits, being the ‘home office’ (35%) and a good salary (33%) are the most valued options, above vacations. This demonstrates a change in work priorities, where flexibility and financial compensation seem to be more valued than vacations. classic vacation.”
On the other hand, the study reflected that the 53% of working people took work vacations in the last yearwhile 47% did not. Among those who did not have, 51% indicate that the lack of economic resources was the main reason; 25% attribute it to a change of job; and 9% decided to prioritize other personal or professional goals.
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Furthermore, the 55% of working people say that having extra vacation days is a key factor when choosing a new job. Besides, 94% consider that this should be a benefit offered by all organizations.
What generates them think about the next vacation? He 47% of working people express emotion and enthusiasm for the opportunity to rest or enjoy; 22% feel happy to be able to share time with their loved ones; and 16% experience tranquility and relaxation.
Preferred destinations, additional days and number of days
Among the destinations chosen by workers in Argentina, the following stand out: Buenos Aires Atlantic Coast (27%), other places (17%), with the province of Córdoba as the main option; your house or apartment (16%); and Patagonia (12%).
On the other hand, if the premise is where they would go if they had the choice, 17% of working people would choose the south of Argentina; 15% would choose another destination, highlighting Brazil and the Caribbean; 14% would prefer Cancún, Mexico; and 12% would prefer a beach in Argentina.
As for the number of days, the 44% indicated that they have between 10 and 15 dayswhile 19% have between 20 and 30 days, and finally 14% have between 16 and 20 days. Under this framework, 70% indicate that they should request your vacation at least one month in advance; 18% do it 1 or 2 weeks in advance; and 12% with less than a week.
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In certain organizations there is a tendency to offer a extra week of vacationin addition to what is established by law. However, only 21% of working people claim to have this benefit in their jobs. A similar situation is observed in the region: in Ecuador, 23% mention it; in Chile, 18%; in Panama, 16%; and in Peru, 10%.
Disconnect from work on vacation
He 42% of talents say they cannot disconnect of work tasks during their vacations. Of them, 27% occasionally check work messages or emails; 12% continue to manage some minor tasks; and 3% continue working at almost the same pace as on work days. On the other hand, 58% manage to disconnect completely.
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among whom they can’t disconnect from your work during the holidays, 32% mention that they like to be informed about what happens at work; 26% indicate that their colleagues and/or leaders continue to send them messages or ask them to share something urgent; and 22% do it because they fear that too many tasks will accumulate when they return.
In general, 47% of working people admit to checking their email and/or work cell phone during vacations. Furthermore, 25% mention that they feel anxious if they don’t do it and 1 in 10 working people, 9%, say they feel guilty when enjoying their vacation.
Source: Ambito
