12/12/2016

Why You Should Give Your Employees the Holiday Week Off

Employees who work this week are often unproductive, unfocused

Over the past few years, it seems that more and more employers are deciding to shut down during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day--a characteristically slow time of the year for most companies. Despite this trend, a recent survey by staffing service Robert Half reports that 59% of workers plan to be in the office at least part of the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, and 79% of those people expect to be productive--if only "somewhat" productive.

But, when it comes to deciding whether or not to shut down for the holiday week, there's more to the equation than dollars and cents. Many employees are beginning to feel that this is a benefit that should be given out to every worker.

So, what's a boss to do? Here are 5 good reasons why you should not give your employees the holiday week off. Can you think of any others?

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