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Every company presumably wants a workforce full of engaged employees. However, is it possible for workers to be too<\/em> engaged?<\/p>\n Apparently so. A 2024 survey of 3,000 workers by employee engagement consultants Perceptyx found that 72% of respondents work to some degree throughout their vacations. As a business owner, your initial response to this might be, \u201cWow, those are some dedicated individuals!\u201d However, the long-term impact of the practice can be harmful to both your \u201cworkationers\u201d and company.<\/p>\n No rest for the worker<\/strong><\/p>\n For starters, when employees don\u2019t completely step away from their jobs for a while, their brains never get a chance to rest. As a result, the fresh perspectives and renewed energy that usually materialize following an extended break never do. It should also be noted that the work employees perform while on vacation is typically rushed or half-baked, which may lead to costly mistakes and miscommunications.<\/p>\n In addition, productivity may gradually decline. Although working on vacation likely boosts an employee\u2019s productivity in the short term, a workactioner\u2019s long-term productivity may slowly drop off as the person grows weary and uninspired.<\/p>\n The most perilous consequence for workationers is that they never<\/em> recharge and wind up burned out and disengaged. This can lead to or worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Some employees may even decide to quit.<\/p>\n Companywide effect<\/strong><\/p>\n From a wider perspective, the negative impact of employees working while on vacations can accumulate to hurt your company\u2019s performance. Many business owners wake up one day to realize that their company cultures have evolved to embody the expectation<\/em> that everyone must stay connected to work 24\/7 \u2014 even when taking time off. This can lead to conflicts, resentment and lower morale.<\/p>\n It may also reduce innovation and impair strategic planning. When no one is taking a real break, there are no opportunities to step back and have that \u201cah ha!\u201d moment. Workationers on your leadership team might be unable to tear themselves away from the daily grind to help you identify growth opportunities.<\/p>\n And yes, there may be real financial costs. Widespread declines in work quality and productivity inevitably cut into a company\u2019s bottom line. Higher turnover means greater hiring and training costs \u2014 and even more lost productivity if vacated positions are left open for a while. Last but not least, don\u2019t forget that dishonest employees who never disconnect from their jobs could be committing fraud.<\/p>\n How to address the issue<\/strong><\/p>\n To protect your business from the risks of workactioners and promote a healthier culture in general:<\/p>\n Finally, to the extent possible, lead by example! Although it\u2019s certainly not easy for any business owner to completely disconnect, try to minimize contact with your company while on vacation.<\/p>\n Real risks<\/strong><\/p>\n Employing multiple workationers may seem harmless or even like a good thing. However, it carries real risks. Now that you know about the problem, next steps might be surveying employees about the issue and discussing it with your leadership team. We can help you calculate productivity metrics and weigh the costs of initiatives and benefits aimed at helping workers maintain a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2025<\/em><\/p>\n <\/body> Every company presumably wants a workforce full of engaged employees. However, is it possible for workers to be too engaged? Apparently so. A 2024 survey of 3,000 workers by employee engagement consultants Perceptyx found that 72% of respondents work to some degree throughout their vacations. 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