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Deloitte’s “ Return to Workplaces Survey ” found that the majority of the workforce does not want to return to 100% in-office work, with more than half saying they would consider leaving their jobs if they are not given some form of flexibility in where and when they work.

He stated, “Integrating vacation time with broader wellness programs that emphasize mental health and work-life balance, along with openly recognizing employees who take their vacation time, can foster a healthier workplace culture that values and promotes employee well-being through regular, meaningful breaks.”

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“These investments are helping employers erase the stigma around talking about mental health in the workplace.”

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Additionally, as the “most technologically fluent generation” in the workplace, Gen Z not only embraces innovation but does so at a pace unmatched by previous cohorts, said Tiffani Martinez, the human resources director at Florida-based Otter Public Relations, and L&D strategies should evolve to meet that readiness.

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Given that, highly stressed working parents of babies in the NICU are often faced with a scenario that requires an extended post-delivery workplace break.