More than half of recently surveyed US workers say they are worried about taking all eligible paid leave.
About 9% of workers said they would actively block employers from taking all the time they owe.
On vacation? Many Americans work on holidays.
This is according to a recent poll of 1,003 employed workers conducted by job hunting service provider Pollfish on May 7th.
According to Livecareer, findings: Companies can take time off, but workplace culture can send different messages.
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Why are workers not taking holidays?
The survey results reflect the results of the Pew Research poll conducted in February 2023. 48% of the workers surveyed said they took all the time offered, while 46% said it took longer. Those workers:
Upper-revenue employees are more likely to have fewer days off than low-paid counterparts than what was offered, Pew said. Of those with university degrees, 51% said they compared 41% of those with less time and less education.
About 21% of black workers say they don’t take a break for fear of losing their jobs while 13% of white counterparts have the same concerns.
Pew said 52% of pay workers are more likely to reduce leave than hourly wages (39% of employees).
A Livecareer survey concluded that employees need “systems, support and security” to feel comfortable taking a break from work or charging.
Note that the breakdown of respondents on Livecareer Survey showed 54% of men and 46% of women. By age, 19% were between 18 and 27 years old. 27% were between 28 and 43 years old. 27% were 44-60 years old. 27% were between 61 and 79 years old.
Source USA Today Network Report and Research. livecareer.com;Pu Research Center
