The CEO of the tech company Toca Boca took the bold step of giving all 70 of his employees an extra week off -- and giving them $2,300 so they could enjoy that time off.
Bjorn Jeffery says that the perk of encouraging employees to go on seven-day “inspiration trips” anywhere in the world not only reflects the value of the company, but also creates a competitive advantage as giving people the chance to get away from the office for a while is a great productivity booster. (Business Insider)