Happy Holidays

Well as I am here on December 23rd working a full day along with 3 others in my office and another who is putting in a half day (my manager so she can do what she wants) :) I brought up some facts about the holidays and giving time off to employees, which proves as we all thought to be beneficial to the company. As I am here slaving away, my husband is probably out buying my Christmas present, Adam and Mary Beth are flying back from Vermont, Andy is probably still sleeping, mom is probably playing with Clark as we speak. So, Dad probably worked last night, not sure about that, and Vic is working today, again as I always have said in the past and I know that Vic can relate, "People need us!" :) Happy Holidays everyone and safe travels!

As an employer, it's essential that you understand the importance of providing paid holidays and vacations. These two benefits allow employees to rest and relax with family and friends, and come back to work rejuvenated and more productive.
So how much holiday and vacation time should you set aside for your employees? In terms of holidays, there are numerous ones through the year, but the big six are:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving (and the following Friday)
Christmas
Almost every company recognizes these holidays. In fact, according to a survey by Hewitt Associates, a management consultant firm specializing in employee benefits, only one percent of businesses in America provide less than seven paid holidays per year. About 28 percent provide 10 paid holidays per year.
Other popular holidays include Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday and Veterans Day. Many companies also allow employees to take a personal holiday for their birthday.
Vacation time usually increases in conjunction with the employee's length of service. The most common vacation schedules among businesses are two weeks after one year of service, three weeks after five years of service, four weeks after 10 or 15 years of service, and five weeks after 25 years of service.
Hope everyone has a great holiday with your family and friends. Be safe as always and don't eat too much, oh heck eat as much as you want, it's Christmas! God Bless!