Would you give your employees unlimited Holidays?

Will it improve company culture? Sure. But can giving workers all the time off they want also increase their productivity?

The 9 a.m.-to-5 p.m. workplace is almost dead. Throw your preconceived notions about vacation out the window and give your employees the no-strings-attached, unlimited vacation days they deserve or you'll soon be a dinosaur.

With an unparalleled culture in which their people actually enjoy coming to work, every last Red Frog employee is unflinchingly focused and devoted to their mission. Producing vast amounts of quality work is the norm, so they are rewarded with unlimited vacation and they, in return, reward Red Frog with outstanding work.

Taking vacation at Red Frog is encouraged (and even celebrated). And it's not abused. Ever. By anyone. Simply make sure your work is getting done and make sure you're covered while you're away and that's it—no questions asked.

The pessimists and naysayers have said this policy would either be abused or that it's not entirely real—that their employees feel pressured to never take off.  We are assured they're underestimating a positive work culture and are simply wrong.

Through building a company on accountability, mutual respect, and teamwork, they’ve seen their unlimited vacation day policy have tremendous results for their employees' personal development and for productivity. There. I said it. I think Red Frog is more productive by giving unlimited vacation days. Here’s why: 

1. It treats employees like the adults they are. If they’re incapable of handling the responsibility that comes along with having unlimited vacation days, they're probably incapable of handling other responsibilities too, so don't hire them.
2. It reduces costs by not having to track vacation time. Tracking and accounting for vacation days can be cumbersome work. This policy eliminates those headaches.
3. It shows appreciation. Your employees will need unexpected time off and some need more vacation than others. By giving them what they need when they need it, you show your employees how much you appreciate them and they reciprocate by producing more great work.
4. It's a great recruitment tool. They hire a mere one out of every 750 applicants at Red Frog. When you combine fantastic benefits with a positive culture, it's noticed. 

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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 by Allie, in "Business" & "Misc"