Benefits Think Is unlimited time off the right PTO approach?

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Employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract and retain the best talent in consultation with their advisers. One approach that is gaining momentum is shifting from accrued paid time off, which allows employees to earn PTO over time, to unlimited time off. But the transition isn’t always a smooth one. 

With job openings in the U.S. outnumbering unemployed Americans by a margin of more than four million, companies are doing everything they can to draw top talent and keep employees engaged. According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, starting salaries and annual pay raises for existing employees are growing at their fastest pace in 25 years. And while cash may be king, employers are also experimenting with nontraditional policies — including unlimited time off — to gain a competitive edge.

Kim Shumate
Director, senior benefits consultant

Kim Shumate is a senior benefits consultant at Strategic Benefits Advisors.


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