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Time off is at employee discretion. The holidays required to take off for each client vary so this gives you extra flexibility.
For example, a financial institution might take off all banking holidays, whereas a logistics company might not.
Keyhole employees have one full month off of work factored into yearly compensation requirements to take as needed for vacations, holidays, birthdays, sick kids, illness, etc.
"One Month Off" Hourly Pay
"One Month Off" Hourly Pay
Keyhole employees are paid on an hourly basis and one month is factored off per year. It works like this:
If you work 11 months of the year at 40 hours per week, that is 1,920 hours worked annually
Your Keyhole hourly rate is set so that you will exceed your targeted annual compensation target in just those 1,920 hours rather than the standard 2,080.
1,920 hours = 40 hours/week for 11 months
2,080 hours = 40 hours/week for 12 months
Another way to think about it:
Many companies have a standard salary based on a 2,080-hour work year, with paid time off
12 months of 40 hour weeks (if you're lucky) = 2,080 hours
Instead, Keyhole functions on a 1,920-hour work year
160 hours, one month off, are "built-in" to your Keyhole hourly rate
Over the course of the year, you will meet your targeted annual rate in 11 months of work rather than 12 months of work
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Keyhole expect we defer to Client policies before taking time off?
Does Keyhole expect we defer to Client policies before taking time off?
Not exactly—clients expect our consultants to take time off just like their own employees. You’re free to take time off at your discretion.
We just ask that:
You notify your client contact when you’ll be out.
You give us (Lauren Bogner) a heads-up if you’ll be away for more than a couple of days.
For extended absences (a week or more), we're happy to help navigate the conversation with the client—especially if coverage or support needs to be arranged. In most cases, you’ll find that you have more flexibility than traditional employees.
Who do I notify when I’m taking time off?
Who do I notify when I’m taking time off?
Please notify your client manager or supervisor in a timely fashion that you will be out of the office.
Please also shoot a quick courtesy email to Lauren Bogner so we're aware on the Keyhole side.
Do people typically work more or less than 40 hours per week?
Do people typically work more or less than 40 hours per week?
Most Keyhole employees work 40 hours per week. Work/Life balance is important.
Some clients allow overtime—some clients do not (generally for budgetary reasons)
If you work more than 40 hours a week (and it was approved beforehand), you are paid for every hour you work at your same hourly rate and can factor that into your annual totals.
Likewise, if you need to take off extra time, you have that flexibility—as long as your client’s needs are being met.
For those interested, we do periodically have options for side projects that can be worked on in addition to your main client.
How does time off work around holidays?
How does time off work around holidays?
It depends on the client. Our flexible time-off model allows you to align with their expectations. For example:
Some clients allow you to shift hours during the week—work longer on other days to take a holiday or short day off without reducing your total billable hours.
Other clients follow formal/banking holiday policies, where you would simply bill fewer hours that week (e.g., 32 hours instead of 40 for a single holiday day).
If you’re part of the “On Deck” team, holidays are non-billable—but don’t worry, it’s already factored into your hourly rate (which includes about one month off per year).
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