Destroy the Summer Slump

Car-washing competitions, unlimited vacation, and other ways bosses keep their charges going during the dog days
Illustration: Cari Vander Yacht for Bloomberg Businessweek

“We’re motivating our flight attendants with recognition programs, including monthly cash bonuses, bucket-list trip giveaways, and other prizes as a way to say thanks.”
Allison Ausband
Senior vice president for in-flight service, Delta Air Lines

“We foster year-round opportunities to work from home when needed, as well as flexible hours, which our team especially values during the warm months. At headquarters, we have lunch BBQs with live music so staff can take a break and enjoy the weather.”
Julie Bauer
President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics