• How We Work: Summer Fridays

  • May 1 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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  • In this episode, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals' cofounders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson about the company's Summer Fridays policy, which grants employees a four-day workweek from May to September. While the perk encourages work-life balance and a feeling of seasonality, there are drawbacks to consider, like reduced productivity.


    Key Takeaways:

    00:46 - 37signals' Summer Friday policy and why it was initially introduced

    03:09 - The trade-offs the company makes with summer hours

    10:12 - The challenge with summer hours in the pursuit of more ambitious goals

    13:09 - How the company balances coverage for always-on teams, like customer support

    16:17 - The effect on team projects that require collaboration


    Links and Resources:

    Samsung shifts to emergency mode with 6-day work week for executives

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    HEY World | HEY

    The REWORK podcast

    The Rework Podcast on YouTube

    The 37signals Dev Blog

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    @37signals on X
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