Tag pto

April 24, 2024

HR Query: How to Manage PTO Effectively in 2024

By HR Daily Advisor Staff According to a recent Forbes Advisor study, 40% of Americans plan to travel more in 2024, which means employees may request more time off from work than usual. This is a concern for many workplaces as time off requests and management can put a strain on an entire company. In this week’s HR Query, Tiffany Gamblin, Director of HR Business Services at HR software provider Paycom, discusses how time off requests and management impact an entire company, why time-management platforms are critical to keeping staff engaged and happy, and more. Here’s what she had to say. What are…

October 18, 2023

How HR Teams Can Create a Positive PTO Culture

By Nikki L in Human Resources Tag paid time off, pto

By Rob Whalen for HR Daily Advisor After several tumultuous years for HR leaders and employees, companies are reassessing how they can maximize their workforces’ well-being. Paid time off (PTO) is a critical part of this process, as it gives employees the space to relax, focus on relationships, and take care of personal responsibilities and needs. This enables employees to come back refreshed and energized, which increases engagement, retention, and productivity. However, many employees are refusing to take sufficient PTO, which has led to an epidemic of overwork, stress on the job, and turnover. One of the biggest obstacles to employees…