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Vacations: When we do take them, they’re too brief

08/21/2014

According to the U.S. Travel Association, 61% of employees leave three or more vacation days on the table every year, and they’re less likely to use up those days if they’re allowed to carry them over to the following year.

Marketing firm creates casual culture for staff

07/25/2014

To encourage a “lively spirit” among employees, managers at online marketing firm iProspect offer flexibility when it comes to training, schedules and dress code.

Must we grant time off so employees can vote?

07/23/2014

Q. A number of my employees have stated that they will not be able to vote in the upcoming statewide election because their local polling centers are only open during these employees’ work hours. Should I give them some time off during the day to vote?

Senate bill would create tax credit to encourage paid family leave

07/22/2014

A Republican and an Independent have introduced a Senate bill that would provide tax incentives for employers to offer paid parental and medical leave benefits for employees.

Where we’re going on summer vacation

07/11/2014

66% of Americans have at least one leisure trip planned for this summer, a slight increase from 64% in 2013. Here’s where we’re headed.

Unlimited time offer: Vacation reconsidered

07/08/2014

A handful of employers are now offering unlimited vacation time. HR pros agree on five guidelines for the concept.

What should we do? Her request for time off was denied, so she called in sick

07/02/2014

Q. What do we do if an employee calls in sick even though her request for time off was denied?

Tax firm offers employees unlimited paid vacation

06/30/2014

In a serious bid to retain the tax and business advisors it employs, New York’s WTP Advisors is piling on the benefits—including unlimited vacation time.

Take off! Top 10 nations for mandatory paid holidays

06/26/2014

The United States is the only developed country that doesn’t guarantee its workers paid holidays (or vacation days for that matter). Here’s how many paid holidays employers must grant in the 10 most generous nations.

Mortgage banker offers playful perks on the job

06/20/2014

Managers at national mortgage banker Supreme Lending encourage employees to balance work with time off and play—even on the job.