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One of the best things about technology is how easy it is for people to get in touch.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your daughter is studying abroad in Spain, you\u2019re going to love the instant communication options technology allows. You\u2019ll be able to hear her voice, see her face, and check out her awesome food pics.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what if you\u2019re off visiting your daughter in Spain and your phone is blowing up with texts and emails about work? You\u2019re probably going to be pretty darn frustrated about the easy accessibility that modern technology provides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being constantly accessible is definitely a double-edged sword.<\/span><\/p>\n

The importance of powering down<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sure, you could leave your lights on 24 hours a day. But you don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because you know what\u2019s going to happen. They\u2019ll run hot and burn out fast. It will cost you time and money to replace them more frequently. And, deep down inside, you know it\u2019s not really necessary to have them burning all day and night. It\u2019s a waste of perfectly good energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

But light bulbs are pretty cheap and easy to come by. So maybe you get a little lazy about leaving them on more than you should.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now imagine you just bought yourself a new car. You did a lot of research until you found one with all of the right features. The process was time-consuming and the cost was significant, but it\u2019s just what you need, so you feel good about the investment. It runs great, it\u2019s reliable, and you\u2019re confident it will get you where you want to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

So now that you have this awesome new piece of machinery at your disposal, you\u2019re going to leave it running 24\/7, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course not! That would be ridiculous. It\u2019s bad for the engine, it\u2019s a waste of fuel, and it will shorten your vehicle\u2019s lifespan. Plus, leaving your car running makes it much easier for someone to steal it out from under you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be real. You don\u2019t leave things running all the time because it just doesn\u2019t make any sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet we\u2019ve bought into the myth<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Somehow, we\u2019ve convinced ourselves that, unlike our lights and vehicles, we need to be on (and available!) all the time. That our company does. That our employees do.<\/span><\/p>\n

But this doesn\u2019t make sense either.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you get a package delivered to your door at 10:00 pm. Did you really expect it to arrive that late or are you feeling a little perplexed? Are you wondering how long that delivery person been working? How tired are they? If this is really the best use of resources? It\u2019s late. And dark. And potentially unsafe. What if the driver falls asleep at the wheel? When it comes right down to it, would you be just as happy receiving your stuff in the morning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Companies, please take note:<\/span><\/em> Many customers will actually choose to do business with a corporation that\u2019s known for being good to their employees over one that isn\u2019t. Research also shows that customer service, retention, and overall profitably numbers are higher in organizations that take care of their people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking care of your people means encouraging them to take breaks. And we\u2019re not just talking about mandated shift breaks here. We\u2019re talking about time away from work, and without 24-hour accessibility. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your team need a vacation? Do you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PTO shouldn\u2019t stand for Paid Time On. You and your employees need a break.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just like that sweet Tesla in the driveway, people can only go so long before they need to re-charge. If you don\u2019t allow them to do it, you\u2019re not going to get the performance you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

And yes, this includes you. Even if you\u2019re the all-knowing top dog, you need time off in order to be your best. And you shouldn\u2019t be racked with guilt for taking it.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, turn off the lights, park your car, and give up the idea that you and your employees need to be available at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or just keep on working\u2026 until all your lights burn out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Sonus Benefits, we build cost-effective, long-lasting benefits strategies to keep your business and your employees in optimum health. Located in Sunset Hills, MO, we help clients throughout the Missouri and Illinois area to identify and manage complex employee benefits challenges. If you would like help managing your employee programs, we may be the insurance consultant and business partner you need.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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