Most of us dream of more free time to relax or travel or spend time with loved ones. Unlimited PTO (paid time off) is a policy that allows employees to take as much time off as they need, without a ...

Paid time off is one of the most in-demand employee perks in the American workplace. Many employers use it as a differentiator, calling it out in job listings and negotiating it during hiring. Yet a ...

The start of 2026 means many employees are seeing their PTO balances refreshed for the year. With some strategic planning, and travel know-how, you can make your vacation days go the extra mile. One ...

Unlimited paid time off is starting to gain traction in the U.S., including at some hospitals and health systems. While still relatively rare, 7% of U.S. organizations now offer unlimited PTO, up from ...

PTO requests can spike during the summer, holidays, or a particularly sunny day. As a result, this can feel like a tidal wave for HR professionals and managers. Fortunately, you don’t need to ...

I’m often asked to review the benefits and paid leave provisions in employer handbooks. Employers tend to focus first on retirement and health benefits, but significant compliance issues show up ...

The end of the year is an exciting time. Holiday parties, travel plans, family visits… and of course, a thoughtful review of your work benefits. If you've got banked hours burning a hole in your ...

Paid time off is one of the clearest markers of inequality at work. For many employees - especially salaried workers - it's a standard benefit, at least on paper. But Buddy Punch's survey of more than ...