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Extra.ie
25-05-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Two in three Irish feel dread when returning from annual leave
Almost two-thirds of Irish professionals feel anxious returning to work after annual leave, new research reveals. And this anxiety is not only dampening the relaxing benefits of a break, but also undermining workplace productivity, according to a new survey of Irish trends by leading international HR specialists Robert Walters. The report found that 65% of Irish employees dread returning to the workplace after their annual leave. In Britain, the figure is even higher at 80%. Over two-thirds of Irish people dread returning to work after a holiday. Pic: Getty Images A major driver of growing anxiety for Irish workers is the workload that piles up while professionals are on leave. More than half (53%) of employees surveyed said they check emails while they are on holiday to reduce the backlog for when they return to work. And almost one in four (39%) said they check emails to deal with urgent matters. Fewer than one in five (17%) of those surveyed said they feel truly refreshed and ready to work after annual leave. The return to work can often trigger anxieties. Pic: Getty Images Commenting on the findings, Suzanne Feeney, country manager at Robert Walters Dublin, told 'The return to work often triggers anxieties, from missing major updates to being handed heavier workloads. Annual leave should be a time to reset, not a cause for more stress.' Ms Feeney said the research suggests the growing number of professionals suffering from annual leave anxiety 'could have major implications for productivity rates in workplaces across Ireland'. She added: 'Apps such as Slack and MS Teams put work right at our fingertips 24/7. While useful, they can result in professionals feeling obliged to 'check in' during their time off.' The availability of apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack makes it harder for workers to turn off. Pic: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images In many cases, this constant connection to work is resulting in burnout as professionals find it increasingly difficult to fully disengage from their jobs. While the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has issued a code of practice outlining the 'right to disconnect', it remains a guideline rather than a legally enforceable right. Coined from the rise in annual leave dread, FOFB or Fear of Falling Behind, is becoming increasingly prevalent. More than two-thirds (68%) of Irish professionals said they would find it easier to relax if their teams were also off, pointing to a culture of constant comparison and competitiveness. A major driver of growing anxiety for Irish workers is the workload that piles up while professionals are on leave. Pic: Getty Images This is also reflected in a 2023 FRS Recruitment survey that found 42% of Irish employees did not use their full holiday entitlements, often due to guilt or fear of being seen as less committed. In some European countries, such as France and Spain, businesses frequently adopt 'summer shutdowns' during July and August. These closures aim to give staff a proper break. Asked about adopting a similar approach here, 42% of Irish professionals expressed an interest in fixed leave periods, but almost half (48%) worried it could limit flexibility. Six in 10 employers also said such a strategy would be too disruptive. Ms Feeney noted that, while summer shutdowns may help teams to disconnect together, 'business operations rarely halt just because staff are on holiday. It's more important that organisations foster a culture that respects the right to switch off'. But the HR expert warned that the research highlights a pressing need for businesses to reassess how they approach annual leave. She told 'There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for holiday policies. Instead, strategies should be customised to reflect workforce diversity and to prioritise employee wellbeing, engagement and performance.' Reporting by Kate Lynch
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thermal Energy International to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 29
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, will release its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast to review the financial results at 8:30 a.m. ET the same morning. A question-and-answer session will follow management's prepared remarks, at which time qualified equity analysts will be able to submit questions via the webcast. Joining the Webcast via Microsoft Teams A live webcast of the earnings call with a slide presentation will be available at You may join the webcast via MS Teams on your computer, mobile app or room device. Please join the webcast approximately 15 minutes prior to the earnings call to ensure adequate time for registration and admittance to the webcast. For more information on joining an MS Teams meeting, visit: Dial-in Instructions (audio only) For anyone unable to join via MS Teams, there will also be a dial-in option to join the conference call by phone. To access the conference call via dial-in, please use the information below. Please dial-in approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the earnings call to help ensure admittance. Calling from Canada: +1 437-703-4481Find a local number: Conference ID: 708 120 870# Thermal Energy's financial statements and management's discussion and analysis will be filed on SEDAR+ at following the release, and will be available on the same day on Thermal Energy's website at Readers are encouraged to subscribe to TEI News to receive strategic news and updates directly to their inbox. ENDS For media enquiries contact:Thermal Energy International 613-723-6776UK: +44 (0)117 917 2179Marketing@ For investor enquiries:William CrosslandPresident and CEOThermal Energy International Inc.613-723-6776Investors@ Notes to editors About Thermal Energy International Inc. Thermal Energy International Inc. provides energy efficiency and emissions reduction solutions to Fortune 500 and other large multinational companies. We save our customers money by reducing their fuel use and cutting their carbon emissions. Thermal Energy's proprietary and proven solutions can recover up to 80% of energy lost in typical boiler plant and steam system operations while delivering a high return on investment with a short, compelling payback. Thermal Energy is a fully accredited professional engineering firm with engineering offices in Ottawa, Canada, Pittsburgh, USA, as well as Bristol, UK, with sales offices in Canada, UK, USA, Germany, Poland, and Italy. By providing a unique mix of proprietary products together with process, energy, and environmental engineering expertise, Thermal Energy can deliver unique, site-specific turnkey and custom engineered solutions with significant financial and environmental benefits for our customers. Thermal Energy's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol TMG and on the OTCQB under the symbol TMGEF. For more information, visit our investor website at or company website at and follow us on Twitter at Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. # # # To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
