A few weeks ago, I enlisted a new policy at work:
We work four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, so WE ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. This is an official agency policy, and I would shout it from the rooftops if I could so that everyone who ever works with us knows about it. Why? This schedule is beneficial on so many levels. +3 day weekends every weekend. +Getting to go on mini trips, like MTB trips to Canada or backpacking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness! +Boosts employee morale. + Gives creativity a chance to rest and reset. (this is a huge one.) +If I secretly work on Fridays, I don't get interrupted by anything, and I get a ton done. +Dentists, Doctors, Haircuts, Banking, personal appointments etc. -- these things can now happen on Fridays, and employees don't have to try to cram these things into their lunch breaks. (And Friday is free cookie day at the bank.) +No employees in the office= one day less of utilities costs! +Skiing during the week instead of the weekend? Yes please. +Some of our crew has kids. They get to spend a whole day with their kids without paying for daycare. +We get to work earlier during the week, so we get a lot done before the phones even start ringing. I could go on, but I won't because it's the weekend now. Happy Friday on a Thursday, and we'll see you on Monday! -Lisa
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Emily
8/31/2016 08:18:34 am
Now THIS is the type of company I would love to work for! You sound like an incredible, caring, fun loving boss. I am relocating to the Whitefish area in November. Do you ever hire people within your company to do wellness with staff? Or do you have any wellness avenues within your business? I'd love to chat sometime!
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