The empirical study focuses on work-life balance, mental health, or innovative approaches to well-being like staycation in the modern workplace. It suggests a blend of professional and personal rejuvenation, framed within the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, which is a well-regarded perspective in understanding stress and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an unparalleled crisis …
Work, Rest, Repeat: How Staycations Enhance Wellbeing
The empirical study focuses on work-life balance, mental health, or innovative approaches to well-being like staycation in the modern workplace. It suggests a blend of professional and personal rejuvenation, framed within the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, which is a well-regarded perspective in understanding stress and well-being.
The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an unparalleled crisis in the travel and tourism sector, marked by significant declines in tourist arrivals, occupancy rates, and tourism revenues. Beyond economic ramifications, the pandemic has adversely affected psychological well-being.
This period has catalyzed a profound transformation in work patterns, facilitated by advances in technology and shifts in social norms. The concept of the “work staycation” has emerged as a potential remedy for these challenges. During 2021, staycations, workcations, and homestays became prominent in the tourism industry.
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Research indicates that exposure to natural environments can disrupt routine, alleviate psychological stress, enhance focus, and bolster mental resilience. A work staycation can thus replenish employees’ psychological resources, mitigate stress, and improve overall mental well-being.
This study, based on data from Delhi-NCR (India) companies that adopted work staycations to enhance employee well-being, demonstrates that such initiatives effectively address telework-induced stress.
By breaking the monotony and providing opportunities to experience new environments, work staycations offer a promising avenue for the tourism industry to develop innovative products. This approach not only aids in employee engagement and productivity but also contributes to the socio-economic revival by mitigating business closures and stimulating economic recovery on a broader scale.
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The full research paper can be accessed here Misra, R., Jain, V., Srivastava, S., & Tewary, T. (2024). Rejuvenating psychological well-being through work staycation: A COR perspective. Tourism Recreation Research, 49(4), 826-838. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2022.208
