Benefits Think Why summer PTO isn’t always enough to help employees recharge

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Every summer, many employers encourage their people to unplug. They promote vacation days, potentially offer Summer Fridays, and remind employees to step away from work when they can.

Those efforts matter. Time away from work is an important part of recovery. But for many employees, a long weekend or a week away from the office is not enough to address the stress they are carrying.

Kristina Welke
VP, head of strategy, solutions and marketing for New York Life Group Benefit Solutions

Kristina Welke is vice president and head of strategy, solutions and marketing for New York Life Group Benefit Solutions. She leads strategy, product and capability development, and marketing … Read full bio


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