vacation days

Aug 21, 2023
More companies are offering unlimited vacation to stay competitive
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Sounds great, right? But some workers feel anxious about the niche benefit, and labor experts say there are downsides.
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Aug 17, 2020
Workers are putting off vacation as pandemic increases stress
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Americans have never been great about time off. But now it’s more difficult — and more crucial — than ever.
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Apr 30, 2019
Many Americans foregoing vacation
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A new survey suggests that 35% of the American workers with paid vacation time plan to use less than half of it this year.
May 29, 2018
In a tight labor market, workers may be starting to feel more comfortable taking paid time off
More than half of American workers left unused vacation days on the table in 2017. That’s according to a survey commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association. But there are some signs that with low unemployment and a tight labor market, workers are feeling they can take more time off. What role does paid time off […]
Dec 18, 2017
Do you plan on doing any work during the last week of December?
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If so, you might be one of the few.
Jun 15, 2015
Vacation, all I ever wanted … but I don’t take one
The average American leaves five vacation days on the table every year.
Mar 26, 2015
Microsoft wants contractors to take some time off
The tech giant says all its contractors must offer employees at least 15 days off.
Oct 31, 2014
Why we take so little vacation
American workers left some $52 billion in vacation time unused last year.
Sep 25, 2014
When employees are given ‘unlimited’ vacation time
It may sound like a dream, but some employees aren't buying it.
Aug 18, 2014
Won’t you please take a vacation?
At least one company will actually pay you to get away for a while.