SAN FRANCISCO: Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told AFP Friday.
The Microsoft-owned firm said that the “RestUp!” week starting Monday is meant to give employees time for their own well-being.
“There is something magical about the entire company taking a break at the same time,” LinkedIn said in reply to an AFP inquiry.
“And the best part? Not coming back to an avalanche of unanswered internal emails.”
During the week, LinkedIn will provide employees who may feel isolated the option of taking part in daily activities such as volunteering for worthy causes through “random acts of kindness,” according to…
