He introduced free Saturdays, pedicures, and corporate psychology. 150 years of Tomáš Baťa

03.04.2026

Tomáš Baťa believed that a successful company must take care of its people. He was a pioneer who introduced a five-day work week with free Saturdays, which was very unusual at that time. He also focused on the physical and mental health of his employees by offering pedicures and using corporate psychology. His goal was to create a modern environment where workers could grow and be happy. 

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