Breaking news: It’s time to rethink PTO
Unused paid time off has doubled since the pandemic; 40% of U.S. employers have changed their PTO policies. In the first major PTO study...
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What Does Work-Life Balance Have to Do With the Balance Sheet?
“Burnout” is now officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). Get the inside scoop from Sorbet Co-founder & CEO,...
How to Improve Financial Wellness for Frontline Healthcare Workers...
While Saving Your Company Money With 22 million healthcare workers in the US, the industry is one of the fastest-growing and largest...
It’s Time to Recession-Proof Your Employee Benefits Plan
With inflation taking hold, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continuing to push oil prices higher and fears of a looming recession looking...
A Complete Guide to PTO, Company Policies, and Employee Rights
You’ve been working hard all year without a break. You’d like to take time off but December is your busiest month. What will happen to...
An Employers Guide to PTO Accrual
How Does PTO Accrue? Rates, Calculations, and Why You Should Encourage Employees to Take PTO Do you understand how hours accrue for PTO?...
Is It Better to Take PTO or Cash Out?
The Pros and Cons of Cash Out Policies If you're like many of us, you work too hard and don't take nearly enough time off. Maybe your...
PTO vs. Inflation
Understanding Problems and Creating Solutions The economy has changed at an unprecedented rate. With inflation increasing faster than it...
6 Tips For Employee Retention
The Importance of Employee Retention & How to Retain Employment Managing employee retention is a complex balance of strategies aimed at...
7 PTO Types That Can Be Included in Your Policy
Here are ten different types of PTO that can be included in your company policy.
Do Hourly Employees Get Paid Time Off?
The Importance of PTO for Hourly Workers and Their Employers If you’re looking to apply to an hourly position or hire hourly employees,...
The Five Metrics that Help Track Employee Wellbeing
Burnout in the workplace is just about everywhere. Have you noticed any coworkers who seem like they no longer enjoy their job?
Why is Everyone Quitting Their Jobs?
What is the great resignation? Click here for tips on navigating this phenomenon and retaining your valuable employees.
What is PTO? Here’s a Comprehensive Guide to Understanding PTO
Let’s begin by painting a clear picture of what paid time off (PTO) is and isn’t — starting with what it’s not. In the past, companies...
The Pitfalls to an Organization’s Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
Traditional Paid Time Off policies prove to be more successful and effective than Unlimited Paid Time Off policies.
The Professional and Personal Benefits of Taking a Mental Sorbet
Staying on top of work agendas is satisfying, but studies suggest that stepping away from that to-do list that’s the length of a Russian...
Prioritizing PTO & the Power of Mini-Breaks, According to Psychologist Dr. Jennifer L. Hartstein
Dr. Jen is a recognized child, adolescent, and family psychologist based in New York City. Read on to learn about the recurring themes...
Get the Scoop from Sorbet Co-Founder and CEO, Veetahl Eilat-Raichel
Veetahl Eilat-Raichel, Co-Founder and CEO of Sorbet, discusses the story behind Sorbet, launching a new business during a pandemic, and...
Sorbet Launches Employee Wellness Platform to Encourage Professionals to Use Their Paid Time Off
Sorbet applies AI and behavioral science to craft customized Time Off Plans for employees to enjoy frequent micro-breaks throughout their...
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