To "protect the job security of our people in this current environment" my employer has announced an extension to the firm-mandated Christmas shut-down.
Of course, anyone sold is almost guaranteed to get dispensation to work through the shut-down - this is a handy way of reducing AL liabilities instead of paying people to be on the bench, rather than being a genuine business closure.
Times are tough and it's on the staff to make up for it.

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Yep, tell me about it. I was made redundant nearly 2 weeks ago. Been on the job hunt since

Exact same this happened at Capgemini and they said it was to match client's return dates, which was not true at all. Although those that could prove they would be billable for that extra week were allowed to apply to work that week.

KPMG? I know a few firms doing this. Could be lesser of two evils - Better to be off bench into annual leave than off bench into a slowing job market.

It’s good for the business, therefore at a time like this it’s good for staff; unless you enjoy being made redundant! Good luck out there lol

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Another reason why orgs are doing this is because AL is often considered a separate expense for the org. As staff accrue their AL, money is automatically put aside for it. They are literally saving money by making people use their AL for longer because they've already paid for it, rather than paying for salaries from a different account when pay goes out. I've heard that some firms have literally saved 10s of millions this holiday season by doing this.

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