HopSkipDrive Company Culture & Values

How does HopSkipDrive help team members recharge during the holiday season?

Our company prioritizes our team members’ well-being, especially during the holiday season. To help everyone recharge, we close between Christmas and New Year’s, giving all employees a well-deserved break to rest and spend time with loved ones.

Additionally, we’ve hosted wellness workshops focused on managing burnout, equipping our team with tools to maintain balance. During the holidays, we also embrace the festive spirit with thoughtful company gifts and vibrant interest groups on Slack. For example, our crafting Slack channel group organizes holiday ornaments exchanges, fostering a sense of community and fun. These initiatives reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and joyful environment for our team.

Why is this support important from a work-life balance perspective?

This support is vital from a work-life balance perspective because it ensures that team members have dedicated time to step away from work, recharge, and focus on personal well-being during a season that can be both joyful and demanding. Closing the office between Christmas and New Year’s guarantees everyone can rest and spend meaningful time with loved ones without work pressures. Hosting wellness workshops on managing burnout gives employees practical strategies to maintain balance during the holidays and throughout the year.

Holiday initiatives like company gifts and engaging Slack group events, such as the baking group’s cookie exchange, foster connections and create moments of joy beyond work responsibilities. These efforts help cultivate a culture where employees feel personally and professionally supported, reinforcing the importance of balance and overall well-being. In the long run, this kind of support encourages sustainable engagement, productivity and happiness and assures a promising future for both the individual and the organization.

What kind of feedback has your team received regarding this support during the holiday season? How has it positively impacted employees?

We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from employees about “HopSkipHoliday.” Many have shared that a synchronized break ensures no work piles up in their absence, significantly reducing stress. Employees have also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to be more present during the holidays, which allows them to fully enjoy time with loved ones, including more space to travel to those who live far away. These sentiments highlight how HopSkipHoliday supports work-life harmony, a key value we hold dear, and encourages meaningful contributions outside the workplace.