In February of this year, we introduced a recharge vacation. This is an additional consecutive month of her paid leave for employees who have been with Hostinger for more than her 5 years. So far, 25 employees from all over the world have pre-booked. Some of them have already given their feedback, how was it?
“To stay engaged, you need time for the activities you want, such as learning, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. It simply slows down the pace of life. It seemed like an appropriate incentive for the employees to work,” says Gabija Marganavich, Head of Human Resources.
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SEO Content Analyst Samanta Brante has just returned from a recharge vacation. She says it has allowed her to do things she always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time for. Samanta says everyone should take regular breaks to relax, take a break from work, and think about their values and goals.
“During my vacations, I traveled a lot by plane. I recently became interested in the aviation industry and wanted to experience more flights.
“I went to four different countries, two of which were completely different from any I had visited before. I wanted to experience the warm climate and different cultures of Venice and Alanya.
“I also planned to spend more time on my hobby, music. I worked on my own songs and practiced singing. says Samanta about her vacation.
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SEO Team Lead Ariane Rückert has just returned from a recharge vacation.
“During this time, I traveled a lot with my husband. to discover hidden beaches and, of course, gelato in romantic Verona.
“I’ve also explored Athens and other parts of Greece, but this is the second time I’ve been there. But this time I was able to recognize some places and pay attention to details,” recalled Ariane. increase.
She also checked a few books from her backlog – read by Ariane pride and prejudice by Jane Austen and Auschwitz sculptor By Heather Morris.
Ariane believes the extra time off has helped her tremendously. I feel that I can start a new job without the anxiety that is common in new jobs.
The benefits are already clear
Samanta and Ariane share the same idea about the benefits of recharge vacations. They claim the extra time off helps reestablish a healthy work-life balance. We both feel more inspired and focused now than before.
Within Hostinger, the biggest payoff of recharge vacations is the positive impact they have on the bond between employer and employee. Gabija Marganavich says that strengthening the team and investing in people’s mental well-being are already paying off in terms of the overall atmosphere across the organization.
Heading into the summer, we look forward to the adventure, reflection, and fulfillment that recharge vacations bring to long-term employees.