I remember an employer who, as Christmas approached, permitted staff to go on a half-day work schedule.
Although results will vary depending upon the nature of the business, in that case the schedule change made enormous sense. Holiday stress was reduced, all of the necessary work was handled during what was a slow period, and management sent a signal that it was willing to adjust rules to fit common sense.
I know there are places that are very busy during the season, but in many workplaces the main activities involve killing time and pretending to work.
Although results will vary depending upon the nature of the business, in that case the schedule change made enormous sense. Holiday stress was reduced, all of the necessary work was handled during what was a slow period, and management sent a signal that it was willing to adjust rules to fit common sense.
I know there are places that are very busy during the season, but in many workplaces the main activities involve killing time and pretending to work.
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