At this childcare center, time off is mandated to ensure employees unplug
At parent support company Haven, CEO Britt Riley offers benefits that make employees feel taken care of.
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Benefits Think Why summer PTO isn’t always enough to help employees recharge
An ongoing, thoughtful benefits experience holds more value than a seasonal attempt to encourage time off.
The benefits that retain high performers, part 2
At Sun Life, offerings like paid family medical leave, sabbaticals and flexible work arrangements set top talent up to thrive.
Employees aren’t taking their time off. Can ‘PTO-maxxing’ help?
When leaders encourage employees to plan their vacations around company holidays and weekends, they get the time they need to reset.
Summer’s here: Time to highlight these helpful benefits
From childcare to PTO to FSA- and HSA-eligible products, employees can enjoy the warmer months more when they have the right support.
PTO anxiety leaves employees struggling to switch off
Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.
For benefit managers, the time to reinvent PTO is now
Paid time off is a vital benefit for employees, yet many feel work obligations and peer pressure prevent them from using it. Here's why that needs to change.
5 ways benefit managers can get PTO policies summer-ready
As summer ramps up, benefit managers should review their policies and communication around vacation time.
This company is paying people to take time off
Employees are feeling overworked but refuse to take the time they need for themselves, so this company created an incentive.
Record number of employees plan to call out sick after the Super Bowl
A record number of employees will skip work on Monday after celebrating the Super Bowl.
Benefits Think Thinking about scrapping summer plans over workload? Think again
To avoid burnout, stay creative and deliver high-quality work to clients, disconnect and make memories with your favorite people.
75% of employees feel guilty over taking time off
Employees stress about adding additional work to a colleague's plate while taking PTO.
Only 30% of workers say their employer respects holiday PTO
A recent survey reveals that many employers are making it hard for employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance — especially during the holidays.
Why the U.S. is among the 5 worst countries for employee benefits
American companies are focused on supporting their employees through benefits perhaps more than ever before. But has it been enough?
Cocoon manages paid leave policies so employers can focus on their people
Providing inclusive and competitive paid leave policies can foster employee loyalty, while showing your workers you care.
Adult summer camp: Why this HR tech company went on a three day company offsite
Nearly 130 ChartHop employees took a vacation to Lake George, New York. Here’s how it went.
Time is money: Letting employees turn unused PTO into cash
In 2018, American workers failed to use 768 million days of their paid time off — and that discrepancy will only get worse with time.
Why bereavement leave isn’t enough: What employees need after losing a loved one
Ron Gura, co-founder and CEO of Empathy, explains the logistical and emotional turmoil employees face after the death of a loved one.
Should the U.S. be taking notes from Europe when it comes to PTO?
Data from Skynova compares paid time off and leave in the U.S. and Europe, with Europeans taking nearly twice as many days off as Americans.
Publix to start offering employees paid parental leave
The supermarket chain is adding the benefit as retailers struggle to fill jobs and retain existing employees.
