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January 8, 2026
‘Brilliant for work-life balance’: how Britain is embracing the ‘workation’
Research finds growing trend of employers letting employees work remotely to free up more holiday time
TL;DR
- Workations, combining work with holidays, are becoming popular across different age groups.
- Digital technologies and increased employer flexibility enable this trend.
- Benefits include improved work-life balance, mental health, and a change of scene.
- Some employers express concerns about data security.
- Formal policies on workations are increasing among businesses.
- The trend reflects a shift towards 'work-life blending'.
- Workations can offer a sense of freedom and control but require proper breaks to avoid burnout.
- Access to workations may exacerbate societal divisions between those with and without digital benefits.
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