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How to handle unused vacation days amid COVID-19

Insperity

Usually by the fall, employees have used much of their paid time off (PTO) on spring and summer trips. But with hardly anywhere to go during the COVID-19 pandemic, unused vacation days have piled up at many companies – a phenomenon called PTO hoarding. Should you encourage employees to take PTO? You can make PTO policy changes.

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Holiday travel and workplace safety during COVID-19 Pandemic

Business Management Daily

Organizations must understand the legal requirements, how to handle employees who travel, and the impact their PTO policy may have on employee safety. Have employees work from home for 14 days after they return from their holiday travel. Reevaluate your PTO policy. Enhance your PTO carryover policies.

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10 Unique Extrinsic Rewards That Your Employees Will Love In 2023

Vantage Circle

Paid Time Off (PTO). A new survey conducted by Fractl found that, after health insurance, employees favor benefits that are relatively inexpensive to employers, such as flexible hours, extra paid vacation time, and work-from-home options. PTO is any time off that is compensated by an employer. Life insurance.

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Boundary solutions: Some employees like to share details of their personal life and encourage others to be open books as well. In a work environment, though, everyone must respect professional boundaries. He has PTO available, but he hesitates. When away from the office, truly be away.

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Putting the “Fun” in FSA Funds

Benefit Resource Inc.

We’re guessing it’s been a while since you had last had a decent spa day, and your neck and back are starting to feel the effects of your new home office (the space formerly known as the dining room) and non-ergonomic kitchen chair you’ve been using as you work from home.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Remote employees’ home offices do not count as worksites, for FMLA purposes they count towards the worksite that they are assigned work by , so you’ll need to factor that into your employee counts as well. Some policies and procedures will differ for those working from home. PTO policy. Attendance policies.

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Employee perk ideas to improve employee satisfaction and attract top talent

Business Management Daily

Flexible schedules and PTO are also critical. Modern companies are adopting the “unlimited vacation” approach to give employees the chance to leave when they need to, although many of them abuse it with a caveat of “…once your work is done.” If your employees aren’t taking regular breaks, something’s wrong.

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