What days to take off to maximize PTO in 2026—and the smart planning strategies that help you actually feel rested, avoid burnout and make the most of every vacation day you’ve earned. ByBrittany Anas ...

Workers in Western Pennsylvania scheduling days off for 2026 might get some help from the calendar. Most federal holidays this year fall either on or close to a weekend, allowing for more maximization ...

It was framed as generosity - but many workers aren't buying it. After a company asked employees to give up their own PTO so others could take medical leave, people started questioning where ...

With some planning, you can turn 10 days of PTO in 2026 into 40 days of long breaks to return to work refreshed. It takes planning, but pair your PTO with federal holidays to get at least four days ...

Americans receive fewer paid vacation days than workers in most other industrialized nations. Strategically requesting paid time off around federal holidays can maximize vacation time. Planning ahead ...

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Former Stripe and Glassdoor economist joins to lead data journalism initiative, first study shows Canadians unexpectedly trail Americans in time off – and Europeans reign Deel, the global HR platform ...

Deel, the global HR platform serving 35,000+ companies worldwide, today launched Deel Works, its future of work editorial hub, alongside new research revealing stark disparities in how workers across ...

A company is being criticized after attempting to strip away employee benefits for some of its staff just to give them to others. Framed as a type of "donation program," but in reality something far ...

We look into the mental health crisis affecting American youth. By Sam Sifton I am the host of The Morning. The numbers are staggering. Nearly one in four 17-year-old boys in the United States has ...

Millennials are leading the trend of employees who use their PTO to knock out. More millennials are using paid time off (PTO) not to take a trip, but to catch up on sleep. Amerisleep surveyed 1,200 ...