The way co-workers talk about vacations influences workplace culture. Leaders and colleagues sometimes praise those who work while taking paid time off.
If someone takes their laptop on vacation with them to check messages, a common response might be, “Wow, that's so impressive”—which sends a message reinforcing self-sacrifice. Try this alternative message: “I’m sorry you had to do that; let’s try to fix this problem.”
Learn more
- Toolkit: “Real PTO" for Physicians
- Playbook: Wellness-Centered Leadership
