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Taxing the brains for those longer holidays

Article Abstract:

Employees in Europe tend to take longer holidays than their counterparts in the US. This is partly the result of cultural differences and partly the result of taxation, with high tax levels in countries such as France and Germany encouraging workers to seek additional income in the form of time off, rather than salary. Taxation differences will continue for at least another generation, but it is likely that holiday patterns and working hours will converge internationally for people involved in the same type of work. It is also likely that holiday patterns will diverge within countries according to ages and occupations.

Europe, Personnel administration, Employee Benefits NEC, Forecasts and trends, Employee benefits

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When a holiday is a job, and work is an education

Article Abstract:

Significant changes in working patterns are taking place in the UK, and these may eventually bring about more flexible attitudes to holidays. At present, almost all employees receive a fixed holiday entitlement, and the majority go on holiday during a short period in the summer. However, new working patterns, such as part-time work and self-employment, mean that people are beginning to take a different approach to holidays. In most cases, they take time off when it seems appropriate, not at a fixed time.

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A more reflective approach to the Christmas party

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the management of staff holidays at Christmas are discussed. Some people whose work relies on networking find that they are almost forced to take time off at Christmas, while others whose work is more reflective find the quiet Christmas period very productive.

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