March 21, 2012 by Christian Schappel
Even if you offer generous vacation benefits, there’s always going to be that one person who refuses to take time off and burns out because of it. But not at this company. It’s created a clever way of preventing employees from burning the candle at both ends.
The Motley Fool, a financial services company based in Alexandria, VA, has created “The Fool’s Errand.”
It’s a ritual where all 250 employees gather, put their names in one hat and wait to see who’s is drawn. That person is then required to take two consecutive weeks off, reported FastCompany.com.
But here’s the kicker: The two weeks must be taken immediately — within the ensuing month.
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