Millennials Embrace 'Quiet Vacationing' to Avoid PTO Requests

Hybrid work models have led to a rise in remote work on Fridays, allowing employees to enjoy more personal time and boosting foot traffic for local businesses like cafés, gyms, and salons. While downtown areas may suffer from reduced weekday traffic, many local businesses are seeing increased earnings on Fridays as workers take advantage of the flexibility to engage in leisure activities and errands.