NAPA Net - Polling Places 071522

When You’re OOO, Are You Really “Away?”

It’s that time of year when many/most/all of us are looking to take some time off – but will you be checking in while you’re OOO – and if so, how often?

Once upon a time it seemed that always being available was a source of pride – or perhaps a business necessity. These days – perhaps assisted by the acumen honed during the pandemic – or perhaps strained by it – encouraged by growing concerns about mental health and the need to recharge away from work - folks increasingly seem inclined to limit those…intrusions. Or do they?

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* 1. How often do you typically check your email when on vacation?

Randomly.

I don't/can't.

Once an hour or so.

I might as well be AT work.

Every couple of hours.

Once/day.

Twice/day.

I don't even bother putting up an OOO message.

care to expand on that?

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* 2. Do you feel differently about checking in with the office/email than you did 5 years ago?

I'm still doing like I have always done - not checking in (much).

I'm still doing like I have always done - checking in regularly.

I'm much less inclined to check in regularly.

I check in less often than I once did.

I check in more often than I once did.

I'm much more inclined to check in - it's easier with technology.

Other thoughts?

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* 3. Is your boss supportive of a less "connected" approach to vacations?

Yes.

No.

Depends on what's going on.

Yes, but then I AM the boss.

No, but then I AM the boss.

Other thoughts?

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* 4. Other comments about vacations, disconnecting on vacations, being unable to disconnect on vacations, different ways to disconnect (or not) on vacations, how bosses respond, the response of coworkers and clients to disconnecting (or not) on vacation, or life in general?

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* 5. What is your role working with retirement plans?

Advisor

Provider

TPA

Plan sponsor

Recordkeeper

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What size plans do you PRIMARILY work with?

Under $10 million in assets

$10-$20 million

$20-$50 million

$50-100 million

$100 million - $250 million

$250 million - $500 million

Above $500 million

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Suggestions for future survey questions?

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* 8. All responses are anonymous and confidential, of course - but if you'd like me to know who you are, or allow for a response, you can leave your email below...