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30 April 2017
Achieving a work-life balance is a common topic for discussion in offices across the region. Two new surveys last week showed that the majority of workers are suffering from cabin fever, while nearly 60 percent prefer to enjoy a relaxing vacation instead of an active one.
A global survey of 20,000 people, commissioned by workspace provider Regus, found that 53 percent of respondents said they are suffering from symptoms similar to cabin fever and many find relief by working remotely out of the office.
Below are some more interesting figures from the survey in relation to remote working:
- 56% say remote working also helps workers to concentrate
- A break from the usual business environment renews focus and enables mobile workers to go through their to-do list without interruptions from colleagues and ringing phones
- 55% say flexible working improves travel schedules
- 46% mobile workers say have more time to unwind with loved ones at the end of a busy day
- 8% of business people say remote working helps them to be closer to clients or prospects for important meetings
- 35% of managers and directors globally plan to allow their teams one to two days to work remotely next year
- 11% of managers and directors would allow workers to work remotely the whole week
Another survey released last week and conducted by German research firm GfK, showed that when workers do go on leave nearly 59 percent of people prefer a relaxing vacation, while just 35 percent said they prefer an active one.
Among the major destinations on offer, Brazil, South Korea and Japan were seen as the most popular, for a relaxing vacation, while Italy, France and Spain led the way for active holidays, the survey results showed.
Internationally, the biggest differences seen are when it comes to age groups. Teenagers are the most inclined to favour active holidays, with 43 percent selecting this and 51 percent preferring a relaxing holiday. The preference for active vacations then drops steadily with each age band, ending with those aged in their fifties, and those aged 60 or over, both standing at just one third (33 percent) favoring active holidays.
Further Reading:
Jobs in Dubai: 10 factors that make employees happy at work
Emiratisation: Private firms tweak policies to attract UAE nationals
Saudi signs deal to localise 200,000 jobs in transport sector
© Express 2017
Achieving a work-life balance is a common topic for discussion in offices across the region. Two new surveys last week showed that the majority of workers are suffering from cabin fever, while nearly 60 percent prefer to enjoy a relaxing vacation instead of an active one.
A global survey of 20,000 people, commissioned by workspace provider Regus, found that 53 percent of respondents said they are suffering from symptoms similar to cabin fever and many find relief by working remotely out of the office.
Below are some more interesting figures from the survey in relation to remote working:
- 56% say remote working also helps workers to concentrate
- A break from the usual business environment renews focus and enables mobile workers to go through their to-do list without interruptions from colleagues and ringing phones
- 55% say flexible working improves travel schedules
- 46% mobile workers say have more time to unwind with loved ones at the end of a busy day
- 8% of business people say remote working helps them to be closer to clients or prospects for important meetings
- 35% of managers and directors globally plan to allow their teams one to two days to work remotely next year
- 11% of managers and directors would allow workers to work remotely the whole week
Another survey released last week and conducted by German research firm GfK, showed that when workers do go on leave nearly 59 percent of people prefer a relaxing vacation, while just 35 percent said they prefer an active one.
Among the major destinations on offer, Brazil, South Korea and Japan were seen as the most popular, for a relaxing vacation, while Italy, France and Spain led the way for active holidays, the survey results showed.
Internationally, the biggest differences seen are when it comes to age groups. Teenagers are the most inclined to favour active holidays, with 43 percent selecting this and 51 percent preferring a relaxing holiday. The preference for active vacations then drops steadily with each age band, ending with those aged in their fifties, and those aged 60 or over, both standing at just one third (33 percent) favoring active holidays.
Further Reading:
Jobs in Dubai: 10 factors that make employees happy at work
Emiratisation: Private firms tweak policies to attract UAE nationals
Saudi signs deal to localise 200,000 jobs in transport sector
© Express 2017