Recently, the engagement team at pipikwan pêhtâkwan spent some time hiking through Whitemud Creek with a number of community members and Elders. Bundled in our winter jackets, feeling our way across the trail, each of us was reminded of what it is to visit, to listen and to connect, not just with one another, but with the land. I watched an Elder with his aching knees bend down to the ground, beckoning a squirrel toward him. The squirrel was cautious but interested. The Elder gave it space until it felt ready to move closer. I stopped to watch the exchange, fascinated that these two even bothered to acknowledge one another. 

Here are four ways four-day workweek has been benefitting our team.

Employees are able to schedule appointments, spend time with friends and family, and do absolutely nothing if they want. Many of our employees have felt the conventional five-day workweek made them feel rushed – forced to squeeze everything they want to do into every lone Saturday or Sunday.