Unlimited holiday

Richard Branson (pictured here with Virgin Atlantic staff in 2003) is offering his personal staff unlimited holiday leave, saying he was inspired by a similar policy run by TV streaming company Netflix. "Flexible working has revolutionised how, where and when we all do our jobs," he said. "So, if working nine to five no longer applies, then why should strict annual leave policies?" He said it would be up to his employees to ensure their absence did not damage the company in any way. The perk will be offered to his staff in the UK and US - "where vacation policies can be particularly draconian" - first, with the option to roll it out elsewhere if it's successful. Sheffield-based software firm WANdisco runs a similar unlimited holiday scheme, as well as boasting an in-office helter skelter.

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