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Are your staff getting a proper break?

The average manager spends over six hours answering work emails while on holiday, research finds

Small business owners should encourage staff to leave the laptop at home when they go on holiday if they want to ensure they return refreshed and ready to go, according to employment law firm Peninsula.

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