Tax specialists typically put in long hours to meet client deadlines. After the COVID-19 pandemic, audit, accounting and consulting firm Grant Thornton Australia noticed its people were especially tired and introduced a “nine-day fortnight,” essentially giving employees a day back every two weeks to rest and recharge.
Sandie Boswell, chief managing partner for tax at Grant Thornton Australia based in Sydney, is a big advocate and takes an afternoon each week to refresh.
