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A 2026 survey conducted by recruitment firm Robert Half, found that at least 40 per cent of Canadian workers don’t use all the paid time off they are allotted every year. Many are holding on to their vacation time in case they need it in the future, others feel that if they step away from their jobs they won’t be able to catch up when they return.
Many save up vacation time for future use, others feel their workload is too big to step away from
Mariam Mesbah · CBC News
· Posted: Jul 11, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
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Electrician Zac Wheeler says he and his family like to travel and aim to hire individuals who share their values when it comes to work-life balance. (Submitted by Zac Wheeler)
When Zac Wheeler wanted to hire a new electrician to work with his family-run business, he decided to promote what he considered a perk of the job… not working.
“We really want them to have a good quality of life,” he said of the new hire. “And we really value, you know,
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