On the last day of February this year, Store Bededag (Great Prayer Day) was abolished as a public holiday in 2024 by a majority in the Danish Parliament. However, at Visma Acubiz, we still believe that "Hveder" should be savored on a day off.
TL;DRWhen the Danish parliament abolished Store Bededag as a public holiday in 2024, Visma Acubiz chose to keep the day as a paid day off for all employees. This decision reflects a broader commitment to being an attractive employer, alongside a 26-week full-pay parental leave policy that supports gender equality.
As a private company, we have chosen to keep the holiday as a day off for all employees in the future.
“For our employees, Store Bededag is a respite in a busy everyday life. Additionally, it is, of course, an important part of our shared cultural heritage and history. We are facing a future where we will stay longer and longer in the workforce. Therefore, we do not think reducing our collective days off and public holidays makes sense,” explains Henrik Malling, Managing Director.
A popular decision among employees
The decision has, unsurprisingly, been well-received among employees:
“It’s really nice with that appreciation. I feel that we are already running fast, and Store Bededag is one of the days when we have the opportunity to unwind and take a break. So I’m just really happy,” says Ewa Halling
“It’s nice to keep Store Bededag as a day off. It’s great that our employer goes to such lengths for us employees,” adds Puk Bak
Initiatives to create an attractive workplace
It should be fun to work at Visma Acubiz, and our employees should feel that we offer attractive conditions:
“It is crucial for Visma Acubiz to be an attractive workplace for talented employees. Salary is often considered the most important competitive factor. It is also important, but fortunately, many other factors also play a role – such as the aforementioned day off. Previously, in connection with the implementation of the new parental leave law, we chose to offer 26 weeks of leave with full pay for all employees because we want to support gender equality in the labor market,” continues Henrik.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Visma Acubiz decide to keep Store Bededag as a day off after it was abolished?
Managing Director Henrik Malling explained that Store Bededag gives employees a valued break in a busy working year and is part of Denmark's cultural heritage. With employees expected to work longer into their careers over time, Visma Acubiz did not see reducing collective days off as a sensible move.
What other employee benefits does Visma Acubiz offer beyond the extra day off?
Visma Acubiz offers 26 weeks of parental leave with full pay for all employees. This was a deliberate choice to support gender equality in the labor market by making it financially viable for all employees to take substantial parental leave regardless of gender.
How do Visma Acubiz employees feel about the company's approach to work-life benefits?
The reaction to keeping Store Bededag was strongly positive. Employees described it as a genuine sign of appreciation, noting that the pace of work is already fast and that having protected time to unwind is important. The decision reinforced a sense that the company invests in its people.
Is being an attractive employer a strategic priority for Visma Acubiz?
Yes. Henrik Malling explicitly states that being an attractive workplace for talented employees is crucial for Visma Acubiz. While salary is important, the company focuses on a broader range of factors including extra days off, parental leave policies, and a culture that accommodates individual differences.
