Team Building

With all the people I talk to who are not in Southern California and are experiencing heavy snowfall or some form of bad weather right now – probably 85% of my contacts – our current Web Poll has special meaning.

We're asking how your employer handles missed work due to inclement weather. Currently most respondents (59%) say days missed are paid as normal work days. In this economy where employee benefits are often the biggest casualty, I find this show of respect related to pay a small ray of hope.

Thirty-two percent of respondents report that when bad weather prevents them from coming in to work, they must use benefit time. Nine percent say they must make up the missed time.

I welcome your perspective. Please vote in this poll today.

Does your organization use reacting when bad weather hits a jumping-off point for greater workplace team building and employee engagement?