Flex time gains new meaning as Boulder County companies shift to unlimited vacation

[TexasTowelie]

While most workers in Boulder County are toiling away their weekly 40 hours, living for a midsummer, two-week paid break, increasing numbers of employees are enjoying the possibility of unlimited vacation.

More local companies than ever are looking to unlimited leave policies to boost productivity, reduce turnover and prevent burnout. Policies are in place in at least half a dozen businesses, big and small, but particularly prevalent within the thriving startup community.

"It's kind of the new approach to work," said Dave DuPont, CEO of Boulder tech company TeamSnap. "I want people to be making things happen, not punching a timeclock.

"Life is not only about work."

Read more: http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-business/ci_30787599/endless-summer-flex-time-takes-new-meaning-boulder

[Throck]

1. My boss is cool about flex time.

When weather sucks we wait out rush hour and work the extra hours. When good weather hits, early out if work is caught up. He is really fair about it. Some bosses are cool.

[Chico Man]

2. I've found it to have the opposite effect

Since moving to "unlimited", people take less vacation time. This is because they don't fear losing the time at the end of the year. It was a great excuse that is no longer applicable.

Also, companies are no longer required to pay you for unused vacation time if you decide to leave.