TIME TO SPEND WELL
Turning the table from ‘what work-life balance’ to questioning ‘what is work-life balance?’
Earlier this year, after multiple consultations with an internal steering group, it was time to challenge the traditional working week and trial a new idea at Contagious.
SO, HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Starting with a 9-day fortnight working model. Every other Friday is now a Yay Day — meaning do some endorphin-releasing: exhibition enlightenment, meet up with that friend you’ve been meaning to since last Christmas, be active or be inactive.
Whatever it is, it serves to elevate health and well-being, and a welcome brain reboot. It’s a mindful moment every second Friday, that’s also an extra 25 days a year not at the old desk.
On the working Friday, a structured day is split between creative catch-up meetings (a busy agency requires time to catch up with itself and its creative minds share their projects, experiences, and ideas) and dedicated personal development/training time (there never seemed an appropriate time to fit this in so allocating space regularly means it doesn’t keep getting pushed back).
OUR YAY-DAY ACTIVITIES SOMETIMES INCLUDE CLIMBING NOT ONE, BUT TWO MUNROS IN ONE DAY.
THE AIM:
- Elevate creativity
- Increase productivity
- Heighten innovation
- Improve mental health
- Strenghten work life balance
THE RESULT:
So far, so good
Who benefits? Everyone. Including clients.
In a world of constant distractions and information bombardments, Contagious tries to create a bit of calm, focus and flow to allow people to be their best and feel their best every day of the year. Happiness is Contagious.
