SteelHouse Days aren't like normal federal holidays or paid-time off, Douglas said. Since the entire company is shut down, no one is tethered to their device to respond to a team member.
Often, this results in a lot of employees taking trips together and building a sense of unity among the company.
"I think it's important that everyone be able to essentially really, truly leave work," Douglas said. While coworkers are taking a break, they're also forging friendships that help foster better productivity in the office.