Summer hours can be a way for small business owners to boost employee morale and help combat burnout

FILE - Beachgoers sit on chairs and under umbrellas at Ocean Grove, N.J., beach on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

But there are some things a small business owner should keep in mind before offering reduced summer hours. Once you've committed to offering reduced summer hours, such as a 2 p.m. end time on Fridays, put it in writing, including the start and end dates of the policy; and let staffers know well ahead of time exactly what the policy will be.

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