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Are Half-Day Fridays Good or Bad During a Recession?
by Rigel Celeste on Aug 6th, 2010
The tradition of checking out early on Friday afternoons, especially in the summer months, is still going strong in many offices, but it's a habit that has started to annoy some bosses as layoffs and cut-backs have left companies running leaner even while the recession makes business so much more competitive. But although early Fridays might not always be great for business they offer something valuable to staff: extra time off to recharge and the feeling that they're getting something back in exchange for all their hard work. But is the trade-off worth it? Some bosses are banning half-day Fridays in an effort to boost productivity while others are continuing to support the tradition for the very same reason. It's a conundrum with no easy answer.
How do Fridays work at your office? Has anything changed due to the recession?


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