A longtime HR pro shares best practices for ensuring employees get the rest they need.

Juggling a full-time job and wanderlust can be tricky, but with the right approach, you can stretch your days off and see more of the world. Here are a few tips on how to maximize PTO. Planning is ...

Isn’t it insane when companies refuse the smallest requests from their employees? Imagine working for a company where you can’t extend your paid time off to the next year. If there were no available ...

In an era where work-life balance is increasingly emphasized, the topic of paid time off (PTO) has garnered significant attention. Despite the clear benefits of utilizing PTO for mental and physical ...

If there’s one thing about me, all of my paid time off will be used and accounted for each year. Why? Because I’ve learned the hard way what the physical, mental and emotional toll that “being ...

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) has issued an opinion letter stating that employers cannot require employees to substitute accrued paid time off during a Family and Medical ...

Paid time off is one of the clearest markers of inequality at work. For many employees — especially salaried workers — it’s a standard benefit, at least on paper. But Buddy Punch’s survey of more than ...

With employees expecting more from their employers, a timeless HR truth is ringing clearer than ever: A benefit that goes unused is a perk in name only. As one of the most desired employee benefits, ...