How Can We Convince Management and Employees to Support a New Saturday Off Policy?

Dear All,

This is Preeti Sharma. As per frequent demand from our employees, we are going to develop a Saturday off policy in the company. Currently, we work 6 days a week from 10 am to 6:30 pm. I want to introduce a Saturday off. Can you please help me develop this policy? I also want to convince both management and employees with valid reasons.

Thanks & Regards,
Preeti Sharma

Is management aware that you are planning for 5 days a week instead of 6 days a week? If so, then you should revise the office timings to 9:00-6:30 or even 9:30-6:30. If you can brief us on your leave policy, that should also be revised, and the Earned Leave (EL) should be reduced. 

My management is aware of this plan, but they need a valid reason. We can change the timing, but Saturday off is required. The company's nature is hospitality; at least the office staff should be able to avail of this policy.

We need to establish some policy.

Thanks & Regards,
Preeti Sharma

Employee Motivation and Policy Development

The valid reason is the employee itself. You mentioned there is frequent demand from all the employees. Using this statement, you should approach the management. If not, there are chances of employee turnover. You should advise the management that this 5-day option will motivate employees.

I am not able to understand what specific policy you are looking for. Moreover, you could even extend work timing by another 30 minutes a day and reduce the Earned Leave (EL) and other leaves.

Regards.