Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Summer brings lighter workloads and vacation vibes, yet many ...

Less than 10% of workers nationally are required by factors including law or regulation to take a minimum amount of vacation. A recent Harris Poll survey found that 78% of Americans do not use the ...

Taking a summer vacation is one of the best medicines, but it's becoming a thing of the past, according to new reports. And it's compromising work-life balance and well-being among the American ...

During busy periods, we tend to put off taking paid leave, thinking, "Even if I take a break, I'll be right back where I ...

Are you feeling down or stressed out by work? You work hard, you deserve a vacation. With summer soon approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan your vacation getaway. Sometimes you just need to take ...

Year-round travel is now an option once again in most of the world. So if your soul requires the kind of soothing that only a vacation can provide, the key is not to overspend — that will only lead to ...

There’s no question that the United States has an unhealthy vacation culture. According to a 2025 Solitaired study, 47 percent of U.S. workers don’t use all their allotted vacation time, amid worries ...

According to a recent ResumeBuilder survey, almost half of Gen-Z workers have taken what the pollsters term a hush trip — a.k.a. traveling while pretending to be working from home, similar to quiet ...

Vacation is supposed to be a chance to step away from work, recharge, and enjoy some time without thinking about your inbox. But for many Americans, actually unplugging can be easier said than done.