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Vacation with added value: Companies rely on flexible time off!
Companies in the metal and electrical industries promote flexible vacation models and additional compensation. Discover the latest trends!
Vacation with added value: Companies rely on flexible time off!
Flexibility in the workplace is becoming increasingly important, especially in the metal and electrical industries. According to a report by mit-blog.de Many companies are investing in a modern work culture. This is done primarily through financial incentives and the provision of flexible time off for employees.
A current study by the ifaa – Institute for Applied Industrial Science shows that an impressive 72% of the companies surveyed offer additional vacation pay. This measure is intended to increase employer attractiveness and promote employee satisfaction.
Flexible time-out models are on the rise
Among the new options, offers such as sabbaticals, educational holidays and workations stand out. Sabbaticals have become particularly popular: 43% of companies grant their employees special, temporary leave. There has been a notable increase in companies that allow sabbaticals for the entire workforce - this proportion is now 25%, an increase of 12 percentage points since 2020.
Workations, a combination of work and vacation, are offered to all employees by 4% of companies. In addition, another 10% of companies allow this flexible working method for certain parts of the workforce, which takes into account the different needs of employees.
A look at the German labor market
The trend towards more flexible working models and attractive offers is also reflected in the general attitudes of Germans. According to information from spiegel.de Studies show that the desire for flexible working hours and additional vacation pay is constantly increasing among employees. This shows that companies are well advised to offer innovative time-out models in order to stand out in the competition for the best talent.
The new edition of the ifaa study on incentive and compensation systems is planned for 2026, which will offer companies additional opportunities to evaluate their offers and adapt them to the needs of their employees.