'We’re putting the power back in our employees' hands': Why a marketing tech company is giving employees a paid week off

Marketing tech company Kinesso is taking the idea of Summer Friday a step further, offering employees a summer break to combat burnout.
August 06, 2021

As employee burnout reaches a pandemic-induced fever pitch, more companies are desperately looking for ways to keep staff productive and happy with perks like Summer Fridays, fitness programs, and getting creative with remote work by partnering with local coffee and bike shops. One company has decided to give U.S. employees a paid week off. Read more below.

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Marketing tech company Kinesso is taking the idea of Summer Friday a step further, offering employees a summer break to combat burnout.

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