At DISA, as we expand internationally, we want to take an inclusive, universal view while respecting local laws, markets, and customs. One example of this is in our differing Holiday policies for the 3 countries where we currently have employees.
Practically, DISA provides Paid Holidays to our employees because it is a key driver of employee attraction and retention. Philosophically, it also aligns with our core values of Find Balance and Do the Right Thing.
In the U.S., we have identified 11 Paid Holidays though there is no legal requirement for that; it’s just a best-practice and the right thing to do. For 2024, we are making a small change to the holiday schedule and replacing the Good Friday holiday with a Personal Day similar to DISA Day. Employees will have the choice of 1 of 3 days to take (with approval so that we ensure business needs are met) each year- their birthday, their anniversary, or a spiritual/religious holiday that is significant to them.
In Canada, where there are legal requirements about Paid Public Holidays, we’ve aligned to their local requirements and provided 11 Paid Holidays (10 required, plus DISA Day).
Similarly, in Germany, there are also mandated Paid Public Holidays, and we have aligned our policy accordingly with 11 Paid Holidays (10 required, plus DISA Day).
We’ve taken a similar approach/format to laying out our Holiday policies for each country; and have provided them on the Employee Portal for easy information sharing.