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Troy, MI – October 15, 2024 --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its 2025 Holiday Schedule & Practices Survey.  The annual survey of Michigan-based employers assesses an organization’s policies and practices related to holiday leave and pay practices associated with time worked during recognized holidays.

Highlights of the ASE 2025 Holiday Schedule & Practices Survey include:

• 20% of the companies surveyed reported offering 10 paid holidays each year.  11% reported offering 11 paid holidays each year.
• 18% of employers reported Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
• Regarding holiday pay for employees that are part-time, data has shifted slightly since last year. 25% of employers reported that part-time employees are given the time off with pro-rated pay (up three percentage points from last year) and the number of employers excluding part-timers from any holiday pay has dropped two percentage points to 39% compared to last year.
• Similar to last year, 69% of employers plan on having an in-person holiday party at the end of the year.

Mary E. Corrado, ASE President & CEO, announced the results, noting, “Benchmarking holiday offerings is essential for employers who want to stay competitive in today's talent-driven market. As the workforce increasingly values work-life balance, organizations that align their holiday practices with industry standards not only enhance employee satisfaction but also strengthen their ability to attract and retain top talent.”

Background information on the ASE 2025 Holiday Schedule & Practices Survey

266 organizations from across Michigan participated. Organizations with 100 employees or less nationally made up approximately 42% of the survey sample, while organizations with 101-499 employees nationally represented roughly 42% of the sample. The remaining 16% of the sample came from organizations with more than 500 employees.  A variety of industries have been represented in the survey, with durable goods manufacturing (43.6%) leading the pack. Trades and services (22.6%) were the second-largest industry representation.

This survey is available at no cost to ASE Members via the ASE Survey Library. It is available for $415 for non-member participants and for $825 for non-member non-participants.  Request to purchase here.

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