@thisismoney: CHINESE COMPANY INTRODUCES ‘UNHAPPY LEAVE’, GIVING EMPLOYEES 10 EXTRA DAYS OFF A YEAR. 🇨🇳💼 Yu Donglai, founder of Chinese retail chain Pang Dong Lai, has introduced a policy allowing employees to take up to 10 additional days off each year whenever they feel mentally or emotionally unwell. The businessman, whose company employs around 8,300 people, has said that if workers are unhappy, they should not feel forced to come to work. The policy is particularly unusual because managers cannot refuse requests for unhappy leave, with doing so reportedly classed as a violation of company rules. The retailer also offers shorter working days, weekends off and generous annual leave allowances. Pang Dong Lai has attracted attention for its employee benefits, with major retailers reportedly studying its approach. The policy has reignited debate over whether prioritising workers' wellbeing can also improve productivity and staff retention. #ThisIsMoney #Money #News #UK

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