At this childcare center, time off is mandated to ensure employees unplug

Published August 18, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Updated August 18, 2026 10:56 AM EDT 5 Min Read

Open office space, employees working together — HavenClassroom in Haven's Gladstone, NJ location

Key insight: Learn why this childcare company has its workforce unplug simultaneously.
What’s at stake: Businesses risk losing talent when employees feel too intimidated to use their vacation days.
Expert quote: “Even if you have the most generous time-off policy, sometimes people have a hard time either allowing themselves to take that, or turning off when they do.” Britt Riley, founder and CEO of Haven
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

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