Survey reveals a decline in employee vacation usage in the last 12 months

According to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Eagle Hill Consulting, 38% of U.S. workers have refrained from taking a vacation in the past 12 months. The study also highlights that a significant portion of American workers (46%) cites the cost of vacation as the primary obstacle to taking time off.

These revelations coincide with persistently high levels of employee burnout across the U.S. workforce, with 45% of respondents expressing feelings of burnout at work. Notably, burnout rates are higher among younger workers aged 18 to 34 (52%) and women (48%).

Melissa Jezior, the President and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, emphasizes the mutual benefits of employees taking breaks. She notes that when employees have time away from work, they often return more rejuvenated and focused, ultimately benefiting both their employer and customers.

Jezior suggests that, especially during the potentially stressful holiday season, leaders can contribute to employee well-being by encouraging time off and setting an example through their own breaks. While acknowledging that certain industries, like restaurants and retail, may face challenges in taking time off during peak seasons, she advocates for the establishment of a "take a break" culture to foster an engaged and healthy workforce, ultimately reducing attrition.

Additional survey findings reveal that 38% of workers who have not taken time off in the last 12 months are predominantly low-income employees (59%), Gen Z workers (46%), and those without a college degree (46%). The impediments to taking a fully unplugged vacation include the cost (46%), self-imposed pressure to stay on top of work (30%), a heavy workload (27%), lack of colleagues to cover responsibilities (26%), and absence of paid time off (25%).

Moreover, the survey indicates that, while 56% of employees claim to fully disconnect from work during vacations, 25% admit to checking work emails and messages.

These insights are derived from the 2023 Eagle Hill Consulting Workforce Burnout Survey, conducted by Ipsos from August 3-8, 2023, involving 1,347 respondents from a random sample of employees across the U.S.


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