Christa Wagner

It goes without saying companies are paring back and cutting corners where possible.  One thing I’ve heard that’s gotten the axe this year is the holiday party.   I can remember when this happened back when I was in the corporate world and it was a drag.  You work hard all year long, harder even from others being laid off, and then bam no party or anything to celebrate the holidays and to feel appreciated for that matter.  I remember how much that affected moral and then that negatively affects productivity. 

Last week my sister told me what her company is doing and I think it’s awesome!  They did have to cancel their annual holiday party due to lagging sales, but they made up for it with probably something even better than the party itself.  Now she gets a half day on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the day off on December 26 and January 2.  That’s in additional to Christmas and New Year’s Day.  I was impressed when I heard this and wondered how this could possible be more affordable than the holiday party.  But they have to pay the employees anyway, there are no hard costs like location, food and spirits, and most importantly office moral took an upswing.  Who wouldn’t want more time off to be with the family and friends at the holidays.  Impressive.

Tags: Boosting Productivity, Holidays, Increase Productivity, Productivity

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