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Innovative leave policy in China: Mood leave gains attention
22/01/2024 08:08 PM | Click to read full article
In a video shared online, a woman in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, is seen filling out the leave application form, citing the reason as “it isn’t snowing in Hangzhou and I am feeling emotional.” The company encourages employees to take “mood leave” as a means to prioritise mental well-being. This unique policy allows employees to request time off whenever they feel emotionally distressed without impacting their salary or performance bonus.