Employees had freedom. There is only one standard of behavior. They can work part time, go to the dentist or leave at five o'clock. After a shaky beginning, Milestone turned the corner in 1996 by taking its own advice. It's counterintuitive to work people to exhaustion.
People are more effective when they can manage their own time and find their own motivation.
Husband Jeff points to Janet's ability to take charge as the key to their survival. When the stress is the greatest, true professionals rely on their technique and usually produce their best work. Janet has that in spades. Today, Janet's office wall is cluttered with taped-up pictures of her kids. An endless supply of Hershey's chocolates rests within reach.