Bosses are being urged to let their employees work closer to home on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve by signing them up to FREE office space.
Workspace owner Regus, which has space in Milton Keynes, Luton and Hemel Hempstead, is allowing commuters and office workers the opportunity to work closer to home from one of its local centres on those two days.
Regus trialled a similar initiative for Valentine’s Day in February and it proved popular amongst professionals eager to work locally for a change and make more of their evening.
Steve Purdy, Regus’s UK managing director said: “Across our customer base we have noticed that more workers than ever have chosen not to take holiday this Christmas, perhaps reflecting the continuing pressure on jobs and workload.
“But employers can still take steps to encourage staff to enjoy a proper family Christmas and take a well-earned break, for instance by helping them avoid their usual commute and giving more control over working hours. Today’s technology means that there is nothing apart from outdated attitudes amongst some employers stopping most professionals from working where and when it suits them.”
The free workspace is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Pre-booking is recommended by phoning 0800 7562495 or visit regus.co.uk/Christmas and downloading a free pass.