[header] How to run your business with compassion [title] Offer paid vacation. [step] After working so many hard, long hours, it's important to reward your employees by giving them some rest and relaxation. Show your employees how compassionate you are by giving them paid leave. 
[substeps] The most compassionate thing to do is to provide fully paid leave. But if you can't afford it, offer to pay employees during their vacation hours at some fraction of their regular wages-for instance, half or two-thirds of their normal salary.