9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Fridays
If you have Summer Fridays on your calendar, what can you do to make the most of these special days?
Posts Tagged: time off
Give it a Break! Why Taking Your Time Off Matters
A few weeks ago, I went on vacation with my family. Or, perhaps I should say, I took some time off, because it certainly didn’t feel like a vacation at the start of it. While I scheduled the time months ago when schedules looked relatively clear, new obligations and responsibilities invaded my calendar like weedsRead… Read more »
3 Red Flags That Show You Need a Work Timeout
The University of South Florida published a 2011 study in 2011 highlighting work productivity. On average, Americans get 14 days of vacation but use about 10. Those unused days over 5 years is equivalent to a work month. Work productivity impacts us all. As civil servants, we are a customer-focused team. To be transparent, IRead… Read more »
Time-Off vs Cash Bonus
At my first government job, the manager offered two opportunities for bonuses – either time off or cash. I always chose time off. But there was a clear line where the older people were the more likely they would take the cash. I can see their point now and I would probably take the cash.Read… Read more »