Summer Fridays allow employees to leave the office early, offering time for relaxation and personal pursuits. Nicole Houston, a media relations specialist, enjoys afternoons off to recharge. However, summer Fridays are fading, with only 11% of North American employees reporting the benefit in 2023, down from 55% in 2019. This trend results from a focus on productivity, corporate profit motives, and the rise of flexible work arrangements, especially post-pandemic. Many companies now see existing flexible work options as sufficient, leading to the reduction or elimination of summer Fridays.
"The world is just going so fast right now and the news can be overwhelming. Life can be overwhelming. It's nice to take a breath and reflect on the week, and just have that time back for yourself again."
"In 2019, about 55% of North American workers surveyed said they took summer Fridays, according to a report from Gartner, a research and consulting firm. But in 2023, only 11% of employees said their workplaces offered the benefit."
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