Unlimited PTO: Pros and Cons? Key Takeaways: Under an unlimited paid time off policy, employees get to decide how much time to take off, whether for vacation, sick leave or other reasons.

But for the other half who don’t want to leave any unused PTO on the table or who are determined to maximize their vacation days in 2025, it’s time to start strategizing which days to request ...

Strategic use of paid time off (PTO) can significantly extend these long weekends, allowing for more substantial vacations. Booking flights and accommodations well in advance can lead to ...

PTO Request: Friday, Nov. 28 Consecutive Days Off: 4 days (Nov. 27–30) If you have Friday off already, request Wednesday, Nov. 26 for a 5-day weekend (Nov. 26–30). PTO Request: Friday ...

Paid time off is a valuable benefit…if you use it. Data shows that US employees are receiving more PTO (up 9% since 2019) but are using less of it. In fact, in 2022, 55% of all PTO went unused.