The days are long, the sun is out, and the last place employees want to be is at their desks. But are managers prepared to navigate the wave of PTO requests that come with summer?
June, July and August are the most popular months for Americans to take vacations, with 51% saying they will take their vacation in July, according to Gallup. However, an influx of PTO requests can spell trouble for teams, especially those already understaffed or facing a hectic quarter. And denying PTO requests can damage team morale, if not cause workers to start looking for employment elsewhere. This leaves managers in a tough spot.
