Post by Logan on Feb 14, 2017 18:32:41 GMT -6
Flex time gains new meaning as Boulder County companies shift to unlimited vacation
While most workers in Boulder County are toiling away their weekly 40 hours, living for a midsummer, two-week paid break, increasing numbers of employees are enjoying the possibility of unlimited vacation.
More local companies than ever are looking to unlimited leave policies to boost productivity, reduce turnover and prevent burnout. Policies are in place in at least half a dozen businesses, big and small, but particularly prevalent within the thriving startup community.
"It's kind of the new approach to work," said Dave DuPont, CEO of Boulder tech company TeamSnap. "I want people to be making things happen, not punching a timeclock.
"Life is not only about work."
Read more: www.dailycamera.com/boulder-business/ci_30787599/endless-summer-flex-time-takes-new-meaning-boulder
While most workers in Boulder County are toiling away their weekly 40 hours, living for a midsummer, two-week paid break, increasing numbers of employees are enjoying the possibility of unlimited vacation.
More local companies than ever are looking to unlimited leave policies to boost productivity, reduce turnover and prevent burnout. Policies are in place in at least half a dozen businesses, big and small, but particularly prevalent within the thriving startup community.
"It's kind of the new approach to work," said Dave DuPont, CEO of Boulder tech company TeamSnap. "I want people to be making things happen, not punching a timeclock.
"Life is not only about work."
Read more: www.dailycamera.com/boulder-business/ci_30787599/endless-summer-flex-time-takes-new-meaning-boulder