Unlimited holiday schemes sound like a dream — until you’re picking up someone else’s slack
Not to burst your bubble
Netflix
It has been named one of the world’s best employers by Forbes. One of the many perks of working atNetflixis the unlimited holiday benefit the company offers.
Virgin
Sir Richard Branson introduced unlimited holiday leave at Virgin’s parent company in 2014, inspired by similar plans at streaming platform Netflix.
“It is left to the employee alone to decide if and when he or she feels like taking a few hours, a day, a week or a month off,” he said in a blog post on his website.
“The assumption being that they are only going to do it when they feel 100% comfortable that they and their team are up to date on every project and that their absence will not in any way damage the business — or, for that matter, theircareers,” he added.
Visualsoft
This ecommerce software business and digital marketing agency has multiple locations in the north of England including Manchester, Newcastle, and Stockton-on-Tees. It offers a wealth of perks and benefits to employees including unlimited paid holidays and flexible working.
In addition, they also offer their employees free eye tests and flu jabs, monthly treats which include Amazon vouchers, Playstation credits, Birchbox, or Just Eat vouchers. Plus, there’s free breakfast.
Visualsoft CEO Dean Benson said it had introduced the PTO scheme to allow for flexibility.
To find out more about the open job roles and benefits at a host of companies including Indeed, PayPal, and Experian, visit theHouse of Talent Job Board.
Story byKirstie McDermott
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