Vacation with added value: Companies rely on flexible breaks!

Vacation with added value: Companies rely on flexible breaks!

The flexibility at work is becoming increasingly important, especially in the metal and electrical industry. According to a report by Mit-blog.de , many companies invest in a modern work culture. This is mainly due to financial incentives and the provision of flexible time -outs for employees.

A current study by the IFAA - Institute for Applied Erders shows that impressive 72 % of the companies surveyed offer additional holiday remuneration. This measure is intended to increase employer attractiveness and promote the satisfaction of the employees.

flexible time -out models in the upswing

offers from the new possibilities offers such as sabbaticals, educational holidays and workings. Sabbaticals in particular have gained popularity: 43 % of companies grant their employees a temporary special vacation. A remarkable increase is recorded by the companies that enable sabbaticals for the entire workforce - this proportion is now 25 %, which means an increase of 12 percentage points since 2020.

Workations, a combination of work and vacation, are offered by 4 % of companies for all employees. In addition, a further 10 % of companies allow this flexible way of working for certain parts of the workforce, which takes into account the various claims of the employees.

A look at the German labor market

The trend towards more flexible work models and attractive offers is also reflected in the general settings of the Germans. According to information from Spiegel.de steadily increases. This shows that companies are well advised to offer innovative time -out models in order to stand out in the competition for the best talents.

The new edition of the IFAA study on incentive and remuneration systems is planned for 2026, which will offer companies additional options for evaluating their offers and to adapt to the needs of their employees.