United States: Nike gives employees a week off | “Rest is the key to achieving good results at work”

At the same time as the discussion on the length of the working week took hold in different countries, Sportswear company Nike has decided to give all employees at headquarters in the state of Oregon, United States, a week off to take care of their mental health.

Matt Marrazzo, one of the directors of the company, stressed that this extraordinary license is not only “a week of rest”, but the recognition that you can “put mental health first and get the job done.”

He also explained that “Taking the time to rest and recover is the key to achieving good results” He added that he hopes this measure “will have a positive impact on the work culture in the future”.

“All of our leaders are sending a clear message: take the time to disconnect, relax and spend time with your loved ones. I did not work“Marrazzo wrote on his networks.

According to the BBC, the company will be closed between Monday and Friday, during which time it wants workers to be able to “take advantage of extra free time to rest and recover.”

Additionally, Marrazzo underlined what going through a pandemic means for workers: “Last year was tough, we are all human! But I hope that the empathy and grace that we continue to show our teammates will have a positive impact on the work culture of tomorrow ”.

Likewise, Nike’s decision was made due to the company’s strong economic performance in 2020, even despite the pandemic. According to the brand’s reports, Nike saw an increase in sales and a 20% increase in its share value.

These types of measures are not new. Large American companies such as Apple, Uber and Wells Fargo Bank they also have rdelayed plans for returning staff to the office as infections increase in the country. Other spaces like LinkedIn and the dating app buzz they followed the same behavior.