FT GuidesHow to take a holiday from workThe etiquette of taking time off, tips for how to make the most of your summer break, and what to do when you return to workThe Maldives is set to carry out its first executions next month © DreamstimeTake a break: holiday refuseniks risk burnoutHow do employers persuade nervous staff to take annual leave?Rules of engagement for leaders on holidayCorporate bosses need to be more than mere iPad-enabled control freaks in flip-flopsHow to stand in for your absent bossHoliday cover can be a poisoned chalice or a chance to shinePoolside working is no longer a sign of importanceNot being able to switch off is becoming seen for what it is — a sign of poor time managementMessage to self on holiday: ‘do not look at messages’There is never any really good excuse for reading or sending emails while on leaveShould we be forced to cancel our safari holiday?My husband’s new employer wants us to miss out on a long-planned trip to TanzaniaMore from this SeriesTurn an escapist beach fantasy into a fulfilling career changeTry a ‘radical sabbatical’ instead of handing in your notice as you attempt to make a dream realityDog days of August are the time to work on your careerManage your boss so you are not bombarded with emails and keep a list of what you have doneThe Fast Lane: how to embrace a stint in the slow laneReturning to 500 emails that need attention is far worse then checking in every other dayAfter the beach, heavy-hearted France goes back to workNotebook: Nation finds return to reality after summer break tougher than most, writes Adam Thomson
