PTO policies

COVID-19’s damage may be felt in the workplace long after the disease has receded thanks to the mental and emotional toll the pandemic has taken on employees.

Many of the policies — part of Biden’s new $1.8 trillion plan — could do just that by increasing women’s labor force participation, boosting productivity and distributing benefits more equitably.

Part of building a diverse workforce is supporting employees at every stage of their lives.

Returning to work shouldn’t mean sacrificing health and safety precautions for employees.

“When parents feel supported, it allows everyone to thrive in their careers,” says Mikael Rampa, head of personal experience for Volvo Cars Americas.

The memo calls for Congress to work with the White House to include permanent paid leave in the $3 trillion “Build Back Better” recovery plan the Biden administration is preparing to roll out.

As local governments have issued stay-at-home orders and shut down businesses to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the past year, cases of domestic violence have increased.

Extended-stay discounts, the reopening of certain international borders, and better awareness on the precautions to take when traveling have further enabled a second-wave exodus.

Employees agree that their benefits have grown in importance since the start of the pandemic.

Employees are reluctant to use their vacation days; workplace experts share creative ideas to help make the most of pandemic PTO.