Several years ago, Netflix introduced a controversial employee policy that other companies would attempt to imitate. The policy eventually became known as “unlimited vacation.” Unlimited vacation, which Netflix actually refers to as the “No Vacation Policy,” in essence puts employees in charge of deciding for themselves when to work and when to take a break. Advocates love the freedom and flexibility unlimited vacation offers. But opponents claim it actually undermines employee freedom, as people end up working more out of fear of losing their jobs. So, who’s right? In his new book, No Rules Rules, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings breaks down the story of how the “No Vacation Policy” came into existence. In the process, he explains where many companies who try to implement the policy go wrong, and how a little emotional intelligence can help you make it right. (Read more in today's column.) #netflix #leadership #emotionalintelligence #unlimitedvacation #ReedHastings #management #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou
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