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 Are the Different Types of PTO Benefits?
When you’re in the thick of job hunting, weighing salary options, locations, and responsibilities could be enough to make your head spin....
PTO vs. Sick Leave
It's no secret that employees need — and deserve — paid time off. Sick days. PTO. They’re the same, right? Wrong. If you have questions...
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...
Is It Better to Hit Quota or Go On Vacation?
The overwhelming majority of PTO policies are a joke for sales professionals. In the midst of the great resignation, now is the time for...
How to Foster Positive Mental Health in the Workplace
Are you searching for ideas to improve mental health in the workplace? Or maybe your business wants to help employees avoid stress,...
The Secret to Greater Employee Happiness
Employee Happiness: Why It Matters & How Employers Can Help As an employer, you want all employees to realize and achieve their...
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...
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,...
New Year, New HR Resolutions.
New Year, New HR Resolutions. HR Reps Around the World Share Their Wellness Goals (and Secrets) for Success in 2022
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...
Life at Sorbet with Alex Veksler, Head of Data
Alex aims to build accurate data models that offer a tailored PTO solution for all employees.
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.
5 Reasons You Should Use Your Vacation Days
Work stress can feel like a defeating, relentless fog. Curb stress that stunts quality of work by stepping away.
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...
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