PTO policies

Benefit leaders can get a head start on preventing burnout in 2026 by ensuring employees take a holiday rest.

Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.

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.

COVID positive workers will be given one week of paid leave, down from the company’s previous two-week policy.

It’s important to have an open line of communication with new parents so they have the chance to ask questions and receive assistance as they jump back into work.

As employers take stock of the past year, it’s time to look at the benefits that matter the most.

The pharma company says the move is meant to increase equality in the workplace.

Without a federal paid leave policy, employers need to fill in the gaps to support employees and their families.

Less than 20% of men in the U.S. get any amount of employer-provided paid paternity leave.

Having access to paid leave for medical or caregiving purposes is correlated with less financial stress, better financial health, and higher job satisfaction.

The Biden administration’s initial proposal to have 12 weeks of paid family leave was whittled down to four and then abandoned completely after facing opposition from key members of Congress.