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As benefit managers, your role is critical in shaping not just what perks are offered to employees, but how those benefits are understood, accessed and ultimately used.
One of the most underutilized — but highly impactful — benefits in today's workplace is paid time off. While many organizations provide ample vacation time on paper, the reality is that cultural norms, workload pressures and leadership behaviors often discourage employees from taking full advantage of their time off. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for HR and benefit leaders to drive meaningful change.
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Encouraging employees to use their PTO is about more than just filling out forms or tracking days — it's a strategic move to protect employee well-being, reduce burnout and boost long-term productivity. When employees step away from work and truly disconnect, they return with renewed focus, creativity and resilience.
Yet in contrast, when time off is left unused, stress accumulates,...