Staff at Nike’s Oregon headquarters were given a week off to support their mental health, ahead of returning to the office in September.
From Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 3, the US company will “shut down” to allow employees a refreshing break after a difficult year. The BBC reveals it. “Take the time to relax, distract yourself and spend time with your loved ones,” said marketing manager Matt Marrazzo in a message sent to staff. More and more employees reported feeling exhausted by the protracted pandemic.
Many large US companies such as Apple, Uber, and Wells Fargo bank have delayed plans to return to the office, as infections rise across the U.S. Making the Linkedin announcement last week, Mr. Marrazzo told staff. by Nike “Don’t work”, adding that last year it had been “hard” and all together they were “experiencing a traumatic event”. Everyone at Bumble took a week off to relax. Citigroup urges staff to do without Zoom on Fridays. “In a year unlike any other, taking time for rest and recovery is the key to doing well and staying sane. It’s not just a week off for a team, it’s a recognition that we can prioritize mental health and keep working, ”explained the head of Nike. The choice also reflects the fact that Nike, paradoxically, has had a very successful year of increasing sales. And the shares are up 20%. Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move, told its 700 employees around the world to shut down and focus on themselves in June. A senior executive revealed on Twitter that the decision belonged to the company. founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, «having correctly understood our collective burnout».
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