Fridays in the office during the summer are quieter, Slack messages slow down as the day wanes, and early departures or dismissals are more common.
Some companies call these days “Summer Fridays” as a way to offer employees flexibility, and it’s a trend that’s on the rise. Some 59% of HR pros provided additional flexibility or time off this summer compared to the rest of the calendar year, and 28% provided more summer flexibility in 2024, according to a survey of 514 HR Brew readers.