Employer-sponsored wellness breaks are also growing more common, including midday breaks, days off for mental health and shortened work hours. Employers are taking note: In a survey of HR and benefits leaders, Lyra Health found 73% are increasing their spending on behavioral health benefits. workers feel stressed on a daily basis - that's 62% of women and 52% of men. Burnout ignites push for self-careĪmerican workers are among the most stressed in the world. On that note, 77% of respondents say they want to be more conscious about supporting local businesses while traveling. The report also cites rising interest in lesser-known destinations and 'philantourism,' referring to travelers' desire to support a destination through tourism. According to the report, 'Flexible work policies combined with unique incentives from hotels, like beach workstations and discounts on extended stays, have influenced the rise of the digital nomad - someone who lives and works while traveling the globe.' In a survey about global travel trends, American Express reports that 78% of respondents say they want to travel to alleviate pandemic stresses and 54% say the freedom to live and work while traveling is more compelling now than before the pandemic. Earlier this year, Airbnb reported a 71% increase in bookings for 28-night minimum stays. With the ability to work from anywhere comes the freedom to move your office to a cozy Airbnb, a new city or even a new country for extended periods. Staycations and second homes set the stage for blended work and leisure routines They're also driving longer and farther, taking 14% more trips to locations at least 75 miles away and clocking 25% more miles in trips 75 minutes or longer. Altogether, consumers are driving more now than before the pandemic.

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