And if you're feeling pressure from your boss to keep working, rather than just lazing away in a hammock, you can point to this research: A study found that the employees who had the highest ...

Most of us dream of more free time to relax or travel or spend time with loved ones. Unlimited PTO (paid time off) is a policy that allows employees to take as much time off as they need, without a ...

In 2026, we are all doing one thing: maximizing our personal time off (PTO). If you are someone who likes to plan ahead, then you should pull out your calendar and plan your vacations around all the ...

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 ...

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 ...

American workers get fewer vacation days than any other country in the developed world, yet nearly half of workers who get paid time off from their employer don’t end up taking all the days they’re ...

What days to take off to maximize PTO in 2026—and the smart planning strategies that help you actually feel rested, avoid burnout and make the most of every vacation day you’ve earned. ByBrittany Anas ...

Some fear vacation time will put them on the chopping block, but powering through might be doing them more harm than good.

The growing trend of return-to-office orders has renewed benefit managers' focus on paid time off benefits and flexible work arrangements, but has also added to a laundry list of stressors facing ...

ATLANTA — Companies are increasingly cutting back on paying employees for unused paid time off when they leave or retire, according to Channel 2 consumer advisor Clark Howard. While many companies ...