Recruitment company that lets staff have Friday afternoon off if they meet targets claims revenues have climbed 41 per cent in three months

  • ISL Recruitment in Bristol introduced the incentive for staff three months ago  
  • Director Alan Furley said: 'It was a bit of a shock how successful incentive was'  
  • The team finish at 12pm if they hit their target and can go the pub or take a walk

By Emily Webber For Mailonline

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A company has claimed its revenues have shot up dramatically after giving employees Friday afternoon off. 

ISL Recruitment introduced the incentive three months ago which allows workers to go home at 12pm if they have hit their target that week.

The Bristol-based business said its income has increased by an impressive 41 per cent since making the change and the workplace is much happier. 

The team at ISL Recruitment, based in Bristol, enjoys Friday afternoons off if they hit their target during the week

The team at ISL Recruitment, based in Bristol, enjoys Friday afternoons off if they hit their target during the week

Director Alan Furley said: 'The atmosphere in the office seems much more positive'

Director Alan Furley said: 'The atmosphere in the office seems much more positive' 

Director Alan Furley said: 'It was a bit of a shock how successful the incentive was.

'I think it has worked so well because it's a clear short-term goal, which we can collaborate on achieving and was agreed across the office.

'It's been set at the sweet spot between stretch and achievable, typically 150 per cent of budget.

'People know they can do something better on Tuesday and see the reward three days later, rather than just in their pay check in three months.

'The atmosphere in the office seems much more positive.

'There is constant talk about what each other has going on, with greater appetite to help each other. It's encouraged risk taking and innovation.

'The team is using the time off in various ways, including going to the pub, golfing, going for walks, picking children up from school and napping.'

The team of 30 has hit the target five weeks out of the 12 and the company has also seen a 38 per cent rise in clients' hiring.

ISL Recruitment focuses on careers in IT, engineering, technology & the public sector. 

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