u/PlannerInPlants

Hi all!

I’m doing some research as I draft a proposal for my firm leadership to close between Christmas and New Year’s, and I’d love to hear what other landscape architecture and planning firms do.

If you're comfortable sharing, would love to hear:

• Is it fully paid or optional PTO?
• Any downsides from a business/project management perspective?
• Firm size, location, focus (LA/planning/both) and firm name (if comfortable)?
• How has it impacted morale, burnout, retention, etc.?

I really believe that, as a profession that often works long hours with relatively limited benefits, a year-end closure could go a long way toward improving morale and giving people a true chance to recharge.

Would love to hear how other firms approach it.