| For most people, taking a holiday may seem like the | | | | discussed emotional and motivational benefits, there |
| last thing on their mind at the moment. However, it may | | | | are also financial benefits for employers having |
| well be that is just what you, and the Australian | | | | employees take some time off. |
| economy needs. | | | | Employers are required to maintain provision in their |
| A large number of working Australians have a | | | | accounts equivalent to the value of all employee’s |
| significant amount of accumulated annual leave hours | | | | accrued annual leave. By employees not taking that |
| due to them. Whilst it feels like you should be working | | | | annual leave, employers are left with a large sum of |
| harder now that ever before, in times of slow | | | | money that they cannot touch for investment |
| economic activity taking some time off can actually be | | | | purposes or other business activities that may |
| of benefit to a number of different areas of the | | | | stimulate the business’ development and growth. |
| community, namely employees, employers and the | | | | This can result in a significant financial liability for the |
| Australian economy. | | | | business. |
| It’s good for employees because… | | | | It’s good for the Australian economy because… |
| A break from your day-to-day routine can help to | | | | The common message at the moment is not just to |
| revitalise you and lift your spirits. Some time away | | | | take time off and stay at home, but to travel to local |
| from hearing about how little work there is at the | | | | Australian tourist destinations. Tourism is such a large |
| moment and constantly experiencing how mundane | | | | part of our economy, from generating income for the |
| the workplace may have become can do wonders to | | | | country as well as employing hundreds of thousands |
| rejuvenate and re-excite you about your job and your | | | | of people. |
| life. | | | | So, in simplistic terms, taking some well-earned time off |
| Having people get out of the office and return | | | | can help yourself, your employer and your country. Of |
| refreshed and positive can also have a flow on effect | | | | course, it is important to remember that no-one can |
| to the rest of the staff and the mood can shift from | | | | force or be forced to take leave against their wishes. |
| one of regularity to that of motivation. This can also | | | | Although, with a country as great as ours to explore |
| have a similar flow on effect in relation to your family | | | | no-one should really need their arm twisted too hard to |
| life and relationships. | | | | take a few days off! |
| Most people commonly claim that they cannot take | | | | The team of lawyers and accountants at The Quinn |
| leave as they are simply too busy, however the | | | | Group can provide you with personalised advice in |
| effects of a few days off can often result in | | | | regards to leave entitlements and business tools to get |
| increased productivity and creativity. | | | | through these slow times. So, if you are an employer |
| It’s good for employers because… | | | | or employee and would like more information contact |
| As well as a better chance of being able to keep | | | | us on 1300 QUINNS or click here to submit an online |
| attending staff active as there are fewer employees | | | | enquiry. |
| on board for a temporary period, and the previously | | | | |