How the Pandemic May Change ‘Work-Life Balance’ Forever
U.S. companies known to treat workers right pivot to a new reality, offering perks employees may want to keep when the virus recedes.
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When it comes to helping employees balance work hours with relaxation, Acuity Insurance Chief Executive Officer Ben Salzmann has a unique tool at his disposal: a 65-foot Ferris wheel.
Before the pandemic struck, Salzmann would regularly fire up the amusement-park staple inside the company’s Sheboygan, Wisconsin, headquarters. About twice a month, employees were invited to bring their families in for a ride or two while drinks and kid-friendly food were served.