SUMMER DAYS
The summer benefits workers find most appealing:
| 39% Flexible schedules |
| 30% Leave early on Fridays |
| 18% More relaxed dress code |
| 10% Activities such as a company picnic or potluck |
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The summer benefits offered at companies:
| 2017 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible schedules | 62% | 75% |
| More relaxed dress code | 29% | 57% |
| Leave early on Fridays | 20% | 63% |
| Activities such as a company picnic or potluck | 17% | 28% |
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More than 1/3 of HR managers feel employees are less productive during the summer months.
| 5% Much more productive |
| 26% Somewhat more productive |
| 31% Somewhat less productive |
| 3% Much less productive |
| 34% No difference |
The most common employee behavior during the summer, according to HR managers:
| 32% Not planning well for vacations |
| 22% Unexpected absences |
| 19% Dressing too casually |
| 15% Sneaking in late or leaving early |
| 12% Being overly distracted/checked out |
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 382 office workers and 306 human resources managers in the United States.
Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.
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