Many employees are open to a workation, nearly a quarter do it secretly

A recent study conducted by the job site Indeed reveals that a significant number of Dutch employees are interested in taking a workation, which involves combining remote work with a vacation. While 47 percent of surveyed employees would welcome the opportunity if offered by their employer, only 8 percent currently have such an arrangement available to them. This discrepancy often leads to frustration among staff, with a third of job seekers indicating that the flexibility to work from abroad would influence their decision when choosing a new employer.

Employers express hesitation regarding workations, citing concerns about internal inequality and potential declines in productivity. Despite these employer reservations, more than three-quarters of workers believe they are just as productive when working from a sunny location as they are at home. This disconnect between management and staff has resulted in nearly a quarter of employees admitting they have worked from a vacation destination without informing their supervisors.