Independent research commissioned by Teamleader among Dutch SMEs reveals that nearly two-thirds (61%) of entrepreneurs take holidays during their company's quietest periods rather than their preferred times. Meanwhile, 12% skip vacations entirely to maintain business control. This issue is especially pronounced in scale-ups, where 22% can't carve out time for breaks.
Disconnecting from work during time off is another challenge: 43% stay reachable for urgent issues, and 27% maintain regular contact with the office. One-third of SMEs address this by relying on trusted, qualified staff. Vacation duration and location matter less—nearly 80% take the full time they desire, with just 8% staying close to home.
