It’s that time of year again. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and you’re starting to daydream about your summer holidays. After working hard all year, you’ve got just enough left in the tank to get you through Christmas and then it’s time to recharge your batteries. Time off in summer means time out with the family, away from sleepovers and sporting commitments. Family holidays mean swimming in the ocean, sun kissed skin, salt water dried in your hair and eating mangoes by the tray.
Summer holidays mean no stress. The Australian Work and Life Index is a study by the University of South Australia that found that despite being stressed and overworked, Australian workers are reluctant to take holidays. Perhaps one reason for this is money worries. Recent clauses added to workplace awards appear to support this, with new clauses by the Fair Work Commission allowing employees to cash out their leave rather than take a holiday….