Manchester workers the most stressed while on holiday
Chris Cockburn | 28.10.2009 10:50 | Culture
28th October 2009: A recent survey issued by MyManchesterJobs.co.uk has found that 36% of local employees were stressed about their job while on holiday this year, almost double the percentage seen in other areas.
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28-10-09 - For Immediate Release
Press Release: Manchester workers the most stressed while on holiday
28th October 2009: A recent survey issued by MyManchesterJobs.co.uk has found that 36% of local employees were stressed about their job while on holiday this year, almost double the percentage seen in other areas.
The survey which was also hosted on sister sites MySheffieldJobs.co.uk and MyLeedsJobs.co.uk also found that the Manchester workforce are the least satisfied with their holiday allowance, with half of respondents stating that they did not receive enough paid holidays, resulting in 28% of people admitting to actively seeking a new role when they returned.
Managing Director of MyJobGroup.co.uk (incorporating MyManchesterJobs.co.uk) Lee Fayer commented on these results by saying “we were interested to find out just how workers in different cities were bearing up during the recession and finding out more about their annual leave was the perfect way to achieve this.”
“Our findings show that Manchester workers are the most under pressure on their holiday. Over 40% admitted to checking their work e-mails while away and 32% were receiving work-related calls on their break. Both these numbers were considerably higher than results from Leeds and Sheffield. Employees in Manchester are feeling short-changed when it comes to their holidays.”
He concluded by saying “in these tough economic times it is vital that employers recognise that annual leave is essential for workers to recharge and refresh to prepare themselves for the new challenges they face in the workplace. Employers need to keep morale high, focus on team building and prepare adequately for when their staff are away on annual leave.“
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Media Enquiries:
Contact: Scott Davidson
Position: Marketing Manager
Company Name: MyJobGroup.co.uk
Telephone Number: 0845 017 6777
E-Mail:
scott@myjobgroup.co.uk
Website address: www.myjobgroup.co.uk
Notes to editors:
• MyManchesterJobs.co.uk is the leading site for the Greater Manchester region. The site was launched in 2006 and features high profile recruiters such as Bupa, AIG and The University of Manchester. To access the site – visit www.mymanchesterjobs.co.uk
• MyManchesterJobs.co.uk is part of MyJobGroup.co.uk, the UK’s most successful and fastest growing network of local jobsites which now includes over 300 recruitment portal websites across England, Scotland and Wales. More information on MyJobGroup websites and coverage is available at
http://www.myjobgroup.co.uk.
28-10-09 - For Immediate Release
Press Release: Manchester workers the most stressed while on holiday
28th October 2009: A recent survey issued by MyManchesterJobs.co.uk has found that 36% of local employees were stressed about their job while on holiday this year, almost double the percentage seen in other areas.
The survey which was also hosted on sister sites MySheffieldJobs.co.uk and MyLeedsJobs.co.uk also found that the Manchester workforce are the least satisfied with their holiday allowance, with half of respondents stating that they did not receive enough paid holidays, resulting in 28% of people admitting to actively seeking a new role when they returned.
Managing Director of MyJobGroup.co.uk (incorporating MyManchesterJobs.co.uk) Lee Fayer commented on these results by saying “we were interested to find out just how workers in different cities were bearing up during the recession and finding out more about their annual leave was the perfect way to achieve this.”
“Our findings show that Manchester workers are the most under pressure on their holiday. Over 40% admitted to checking their work e-mails while away and 32% were receiving work-related calls on their break. Both these numbers were considerably higher than results from Leeds and Sheffield. Employees in Manchester are feeling short-changed when it comes to their holidays.”
He concluded by saying “in these tough economic times it is vital that employers recognise that annual leave is essential for workers to recharge and refresh to prepare themselves for the new challenges they face in the workplace. Employers need to keep morale high, focus on team building and prepare adequately for when their staff are away on annual leave.“
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Media Enquiries:
Contact: Scott Davidson
Position: Marketing Manager
Company Name: MyJobGroup.co.uk
Telephone Number: 0845 017 6777
E-Mail:
scott@myjobgroup.co.uk Website address: www.myjobgroup.co.uk
Notes to editors:
• MyManchesterJobs.co.uk is the leading site for the Greater Manchester region. The site was launched in 2006 and features high profile recruiters such as Bupa, AIG and The University of Manchester. To access the site – visit www.mymanchesterjobs.co.uk
• MyManchesterJobs.co.uk is part of MyJobGroup.co.uk, the UK’s most successful and fastest growing network of local jobsites which now includes over 300 recruitment portal websites across England, Scotland and Wales. More information on MyJobGroup websites and coverage is available at
http://www.myjobgroup.co.uk.
Chris Cockburn
e-mail:
chris.cockburn@myjobgroup.co.uk
Homepage:
http://www.mymanchesterjobs.co.uk