1. Why does Bluewolf offer such flexible vacation time? All companies must manage human resources in order to maximize pro- ductivity while keeping employees sat- isfied and loyal. Bluewolf, Inc., is an IT consulting firm dedicated to assisting cli- ents in harnessing cloud computing. It offers the unusual benefit of unrestricted vacation time. The company's 175 employees may take time off to travel, volunteer, participate in other ventures, attend their children's events, and for many other reasons. When an employee is away, other employees step in to cover; it is understood that the favor will be returned. At Bluewolf, the focus is on outcome rather than on time spent at a desk. This benefits generosity helps to maintain highly loyal employees.