It’s really nice when companies offer holidays off. People should get to spend holidays that are important to them in meaningful ways with their families and/or friends. The problem is which holidays to recognize. Countries may have certain national holidays that are probably celebrated by most of its citizens and are, therefore, a good place to start, but in the spirit of religious and cultural freedom one should not assume that nationally recognized holidays are universally celebrated. However, I hate the thought of limiting celebrations just because certain people don’t want to participate. In fact, I’m a proponent for the opposite. If everyone celebrates different holidays then simply celebrate more holidays. The idea that no one gets to party just because everyone doesn’t participate is just plain wrong. Religious and cultural freedom should mean being inclusive. Let’s face it though; companies can’t give off for EVERY holiday. That would get ridiculous. The solution to this problem is simple. It’s not a concept that I invented, but it is one that should be promoted.
Floating holidays are holidays from work that can be used on any particular day of the year. That way everyone can celebrate whatever they deem to be their most important holidays away from work. It’s a pretty simple concept, but one I think should be universally adopted.
All employers must offer at least two floating holidays along with a number of fixed holidays that reflect the most common nationally recognized days.
As always I remain your all-powerful and benevolent Queen of the World,
Marisa
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