The Hidden Cost of Unused Leave [Infographic]

This infographic comes to you from our friends at Project Time Off.

Americans are notorious for being highly productive and hardworking. We don’t take time off and often brag about how much vacation time we didn’t take. That may seem like a boon to business,maximizing each employee, but it isn’t. There is a hidden cost to unused leave that many businesses fail to realize. Project Time Off puts that figure at $224 billion.

To rectify the situation, some companies are looking at innovative ways to encourage their employees to take advantage of their down time and recharge. Here is more information you should be aware of around time off and the cost to your business: