Before Breakfast Second Cup: Set your summer hours
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Jun 14, 2025 Explore the benefits of adapting work hours for summer to boost both productivity and employee happiness. Discover strategies like shorter workdays and half-days that foster a positive workplace culture. Learn how setting boundaries can help balance personal and professional commitments, allowing everyone to enjoy the season guilt-free. Embrace the idea that adjusting schedules can enhance well-being while still meeting work goals.
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Set Intentional Summer Hours
- Set summer work hours consciously after Memorial Day to reflect seasonal reality.
- Shorter hours or half Fridays can maintain productivity while respecting personal time.
Daylight Affects Work Perception
- The opportunity cost of working late feels higher when daylight invites outdoor activities.
- Accepting this reality helps avoid resentment and sneakiness while preserving work output.
Adjust Project Timelines for Summer
- Plan projects based on realistic summer work hours, not usual 40-hour weeks.
- Adjust timelines to reduce stress and accommodate fewer working hours or absences.