The Rise of Workcations and Hush Trips: Exploring Remote Work Trends
Exploring Remote Work TrendsAs remote work becomes the norm, new trends like “workcations” and “hush trips” are gaining momentum. Workcations offer employees the chance to combine work with vacation, while hush trips allow workers to quietly blend leisure travel with their job responsibilities—without their employer’s knowledge.
To better understand how these trends in the modern workforce, Greenback Expat Tax Services surveyed 1,000 American remote employees. The results reveal surprising insights into job satisfaction, productivity, and the growing desire for flexibility in work and travel.
Key Takeaways
- Nearly 60% of remote workers have taken a workcation within the past 12 months.
- Over 1 in 4 remote workers experienced increased productivity during their workcation.
- 3 in 5 remote workers would switch jobs if another company offered more flexibility around workcations.
- 1 in 5 remote workers have taken a hush trip in the past year.
- 3 in 4 remote workers feel more satisfied with their jobs after a workcation or hush trip.
Workcations: A New Way To Work and Play
- Nearly 60% of remote workers have taken a workcation within the past 12 months.
- Top 5 industries taking the most workcations:
- Tech
- Education
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Marketing
- Top reasons for taking a workcation:
- On vacation while still being productive with work: 50%
- Visit friends or family: 50%
- Reduce stress and improve mental well-being: 38%
- Change of scenery: 38%
- Mitigate burnout: 28%
- Top reasons for choosing a workcation destination:
- Staying with family: 40%
- The scenery: 35%
- Local attractions: 33%
- Cost: 23%
- Distance from home: 21%
- Over 1 in 4 remote workers experienced increased productivity during their workcation.
- 7% of remote workers’ employers encourage them to take workcations.
- 3 in 5 remote workers would switch jobs if another company offered more flexibility around workcations.
Hush Trips: Remote Work on the Down Low
- 1 in 5 remote workers have taken a hush trip in the past year.
- 1 in 5 remote workers believe their employers would approve if they found out they took a hush trip.
- Top perceived benefits of hush trips:
- Reducing stress and burnout: 67%
- Exploring new places without taking time off: 62%
- Improving work-life balance: 59%
- Having flexibility in managing personal and work commitments: 49%
- Increasing productivity: 35%
- Top perceived downsides of a hush trip:
- Fear of getting caught and facing consequences: 64%
- Risk of violating company policies: 60%
- Difficulty maintaining consistent internet connectivity: 54%
- Potential for decreased productivity due to distractions: 50%
- Feeling disconnected from the team or company: 12%
- Only 5% of remote workers have been caught taking a hush trip, and none faced any consequences.
- 3 in 4 remote workers feel more satisfied with their jobs after a workcation or hush trip.
Methodology
We surveyed 1,000 American remote workers to explore their perceptions and experiences with “workcations” and “hush trips.” The average age was 41; 55% of respondents were women, 43% were male, and 2% were non-binary. Generationally, 8% were baby boomers, 22% were Gen X, 54% were millennials, and 16% were Gen Z. Any percentages in this study that don’t total 100 exactly are due to rounding.
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