{"id":546,"date":"2019-04-23T08:26:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T08:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theresourcecentre.co.uk\/?p=546"},"modified":"2019-04-23T08:26:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T08:26:58","slug":"what-do-bank-holidays-have-to-do-with-growing-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theresourcecentre.co.uk\/?p=546","title":{"rendered":"What Do Bank Holidays Have to Do with Growing Your Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The period from late March to the end of May seems to be the season for bank holidays. Two at Easter, one at the beginning of May, one at the end \u2014 it almost seems as if a five-day week is the exception.<\/p>\n<p>It can be disruptive, but bank holidays were originally introduced for sound reasons that benefitted everyone. And the same principles can help your business grow.<\/p>\n<h2>The Origin of Bank Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>Traditionally, workers in Britain were given certain religious days off work. this was primarily for going to church, though the rest of the day could be used for relaxation. In 1834, however, all these holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday were abolished.<\/p>\n<p>During the 19th century, a movement gradually gathered strength to introduce new holidays. Although the initial impetus was from campaigners for workers\u2019 rights, many enlightened industrialists realised that they\u2019d actually gain more than they lost through refreshed workers with a more positive attitude.<\/p>\n<p>The Bank Holidays Act 1871 created four statutory holidays in England and Wales (Scotland had slightly different arrangements). Easter Monday, Whit Monday, August Bank Holiday and Boxing Day joined the two \u201cfrom time immemorial\u201d holidays, and the list has grown and changed since then.<\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of Holidays to Business<\/h2>\n<p>Just like in 1871, business owners recognise that giving their employees enough time off is more than just an unwelcome obligation. Besides providing adequate rest, employees who have a good work-life balance are far more valuable than those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>For one thing, they\u2019re less stressed, and consequently less likely to make mistakes. For another, a fully-rounded life plays an important role in creativity. If you want your staff to be popping with great ideas, you need them to spend time with their family, playing sports, making music \u2014 whatever\u2019s important to them outside work.<\/p>\n<h2>You and the Work-Life Balance<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not only your employees who need a great work-life balance, though. Running a business can be stressful and full time, especially if you\u2019re on your own. Because it\u2019s so vital to make a success of your business, you may be tempted to devote all your time to it, at the expense of your personal life and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be either\/or. Whether you hire staff to take on some of your responsibilities or outsource the tasks you don\u2019t enjoy, it\u2019s crucial to get your balance back.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re very welcome to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theresourcecentre.co.uk\/staging\/contact-us\/\">get in touch for a chat<\/a> about possible strategies. And, if you\u2019re tempted to work through one of the upcoming bank holidays \u2014 why not do something fun instead. Your business will benefit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The period from late March to the end of May seems to be the season for bank holidays. 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