Work under the Christmas tree?

Published on: December 21, 2018 / Updated on: December 21, 2018 – Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

The Christmas holidays are considered a particularly reflective time, spent with family and leaving behind the daily grind and the stresses of work. But what if work won't let you go, even during the holidays? According to a recent survey by the industry service Bitkom , 71 percent of employees on Christmas vacation are also available for work over the holidays, or between Christmas and New Year's. The following graphic shows the channels German employees use to reach their bosses or colleagues, even at Christmas.

Christmas days are considered to be a particularly contemplative time spent with the family, leaving everyday life and the stress of working life behind. But what if your job doesn't let you go even on public holidays? According to a recent survey by the industry service Bitkom , 71 percent of employees with Christmas holidays are also reachable over the holidays or between the years. The following chart shows the channels on which German employees give an open ear to their boss or colleagues at Christmas.

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