PTO policies

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.

As summer ramps up, benefit managers should review their policies and communication around vacation time.

A record number of employees will skip work on Monday after celebrating the Super Bowl.

Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.

Policies and benefits for working moms vary by state across the country. Here are the 20 locations lacking in support.

Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.

Providing support to employees in their hour of need requires pre-planning on the part of employers.

All employees can benefit from meeting-free afternoons and a more flexible approach to getting work done.

When people are required to rest and recharge, they'll feel less stressed or guilty about doing so, making the time off much more valuable.

Factors like paid leave policies, average hours worked and overall happiness play a role in which countries achieve the best work-life balance.