Why We Wind-Down At 2 PM Every Friday

Let’s be honest, Friday afternoons aren’t exactly peak productivity hours. We’ve all been there:

“Should I really start something new now?”‍

“Let’s save that task... it’s perfect for a Friday.”

So instead of pushing through unproductive hours, we decided to create space for something more meaningful.
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🧘 Enter: Wind-Down Fridays

Since May 2022, we’ve set aside Friday afternoons from 2pm as a meeting-free zone, giving our team the freedom to catch up, learn, reflect, or recharge as they see fit.

It’s not a half day, we ask that people remain available for any business-critical needs, but we trust our team to manage their time and focus on what matters most in those final hours of the week.

Whether that’s clearing your inbox, diving into a course, going for a walk, or getting a head start on the weekend, the time is yours to use meaningfully.

In the words of our CEO, Nelson Sivalingam:

“Use this time as you please. Start the weekend early, get chores out of the way, learn something new, spend time with family and friends, chill and do nothing – whatever you choose, use that time to do something that makes you feel good.”

🌟 How our team makes the most of it

From tying up loose ends to investing in learning or simply taking a breath — Wind-Down Fridays look different for everyone.

Some common ways people use this time:

- Catching up on emails or planning for the week ahead

- Doing learning and development

- Focusing on wellbeing, whether that’s a walk, a rest, or time offline

- Spending time with family, friends or themselves
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🎯 The point is simple:

Time and space to reset.

A culture that encourages balance and autonomy.

A little permission to end the week with purpose and intention.

Because great work starts with happy, healthy people, and sometimes that starts by giving them back their Friday afternoons.

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