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The report presents the results of the empirical study, where the research aim was to reveal the characters of proactive approach to recreation planning in organizational settings with flexible work schedule, and to estimate the recovery efficiency during work breaks. The study was conducted in 480 employees working in educational and service fields in Russian and Uzbek capitals. To obtain the data for evaluation of the rest planning and recovery efficiency, the set of questionnaires and checklists was used. The results showed: 1) the most efficient recovery found in employees with clear understanding of proactive recreation planning as an important instrumental value, required for increase in workability and work satisfaction; 2) the reactive approach to recreation planning leads up to less efficient recovery; 3) even employees with proactive approach tend to complain about lack of time for proper work breaks recovery. The results are discussed taking into account the cultural and organizational traditions of work breaks arrangement.