35% Find Work Away Days Boring

More than one in three office workers in the UK have admitted to finding their work away days boring.

Meanwhile, a third (37%) have confessed they actually dread them, according to statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

More than one in nine office workers (12%) have even said that they find their away days stressful, because it’s a day out of the office.

The poll of 2,000 UK office workers found more than two-fifths (42%) of employees said they thought doing something more unusual would make a good company away day, and over 40% added they would like to do something exciting.

Skydiving is an exciting alternative to a traditional away day

Over a third (36%) of all UK office workers said they would actually consider skydiving as an alternative to a traditional office away day.

The British Heart Foundation offers fundraisers the opportunity to become a Heart Flyer and take on a tandem skydive.

The training and skydive is completed on the same day and is available at 20 drop locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales – and individuals who raise over £400 each in fundraising can all jump for free.

“Skydiving is a fantastic way to do something unforgettable to raise essential funds to help BHF continue its vital research, which could create a better life for so many,” said Beck Bayram, Events Project Manager at the BHF. “Not only will it be the thrill of a lifetime, but you will be helping to save lives too.”