At least 8 in 10 would work from vacation if it meant they could extend their trip
FORGET working from home — eight in 10 surveyed remote workers are ready to do their jobs from vacation.
According to a recent survey of 2,000 remote and remote-flexible workers, 80 percent would consider working remotely from a vacation destination as a way to extend the length of their trip.
Of those surveyed by OnePoll, only 40 percent claimed that their employer offers unlimited vacation time, and 39 percent are not compensated for the paid time off they don’t use.
With that in mind, it’s not surprising that 79 percent of respondents report being more interested in “workcations” now than they were two years ago, and are planning to take anywhere from one to five vacations in 2023.
“The rise of remote work has changed how people think about vacation time and leisure travel,” said Lori Gustafson, EVP, Chief Brand and Digital Officer at Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
“The flexibility of no longer being confined to an office has opened up a new opportunity for Americans to give in to their wanderlust and take a ‘workcation.’”
Seven in 10 workers (73%) take more vacation days a year now than they did before working remotely. And more than two in three (69%) believe the flexibility of remote work has improved their overall well-being and happiness.
Remote workers are already accustomed to getting their work done away from their office, too — 96 percent said they frequently do remote work from somewhere other than their home, including 65 percent who do so frequently.
Not surprisingly, survey-takers cited hotel rooms (25%) and vacation rentals (23%) as the top places they get work done while on vacation — although one in six would even be down to feel productive while sitting poolside (18%).
Location aside, space (36%), quiet (38%) and internet access (42%) are the top three amenities workers look for when selecting accommodations for a hybrid work-vacation.
“Travel is not solely about the location, but about experiences. Those who work remotely from their destination not only have the space to separate the workday from the vacation, but can also enjoy a range of experiences and adventures when the workday comes to an end,” added Gustafson.
“When you can work from anywhere, any weekend can be a long weekend to enjoy a vacation, visit friends and family you haven't seen in a while and just make up for lost time.”