Angela Murphy — July 25, 2017 — July 25, 2017 Last week, a poignant reminder of the importance of paid time off (and its lack of use) went viral. Madalyn Parker, a Michigan-based web developer, emailed her team to candidly tell them she’d be taking a few mental health days. Her boss was not only … Continue reading Time Off, Pays Off: The Science Backing Vacation Days
Katharina Cavano — May 26, 2017 — May 26, 2017 Recently, our VP of Marketing Joel Mier, shared a story with the Contactually team about how he did some networking while on vacation with his family in the Cayman Islands. Joel moonlights as a Marketing professor at the University of Richmond and a few months … Continue reading How to Network While You’re on Vacation
Dave Schoenbeck — May 4, 2017 Follow @daveschoenbeck— May 4, 2017 Burned out at work? When was the last time you had a vacation? According to a study conducted last year by Project: Time Off, Americans are taking less vacation time than at any point in the last 40 years. Up until the year 2000, … Continue reading Burned Out at Work? You Need to Take a Vacation
David Kiger — December 24, 2016 Follow @davidkiger— December 24, 2016 The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is typically when many of us take vacation time. It’s good to get away from work to spend time with family and friends and wrap up the year, just as summertime can be an ideal time … Continue reading CEOs and the Importance of Taking Vacation Time
by Luana Spinetti Follow @LuanaTFSeptember 6, 2016 It’s time to go on vacation and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Vacations are great for your health, your social life and even your business, because a fresh, well-rested mind is a creative and productive one. Even though you probably need a vacation, you also probably feel tense about … Continue reading How to Grow Your Blog While You’re On Vacation
by Susan Friesen Follow @https://twitter.com/eVisionMediaAugust 8, 2016 The summer means it’s vacation time! Time to get away and enjoy sun and summer fun! But when you are a business owner, the thought of leaving your business can be stressful. I know it took me several years before I allowed myself the opportunity to truly take … Continue reading 8 Secrets to Keeping Your Business Going While on Vacation
by Caitlin Zucal June 30, 2016 Follow @Caitlin_ZucalJune 30, 2016 “Thank you for your email – I am currently out of the office and will respond upon my return.” This familiar message is popping up in our inboxes more frequently. It’s summertime and most people are busy planning vacations to the beach, the mountains, or … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Employee’s Knowledge Go On Vacation
Megan TotkaJuly 24, 2015 Small business owners are never really off the clock. In 2014, the majority of small business owners did not take a vacation at all. Even when they walk away from their desks, smartphones, and other work responsibilities, the business is still there, lingering. Understandably, most small business owners have trouble completely … Continue reading Small Business Owners: 5 Ways to Go on Vacation and Not Feel Guilty About It
Penney FoxJuly 21, 2015 It’s vacation time I just finalized our plans for our annual summer trip to visit with my family. Every year, my son Jake and I take off for a week to see my family who lives in another state. We make our plans for all the cool things we want to … Continue reading How to Work Like You’re Going on Vacation
Kim OwensJune 28, 2015 As businesses continue to expand internationally through their multichannel efforts, many employees are finding themselves on-call outside of the typical 9 to 5. Plus, it’s vacation season and even the most hard working of employees and executives need to take some well deserved time off. This brings up a need for … Continue reading Go Ahead, Take That Vacation: The Trick to Taking Time Off While Managing a Business
