When I started at my current job, it was in the start-up phase and we all had unlimited PTO. A few years later, we went corporate and installed a 15-day PTO policy. I actually found that I took more time off with the limited policy! For some reason, the unlimited option made me feel like I had to earn time off and I'd feel guilty, while the strict 15-day policy made me feel like those days were MINE and I had to use them up.
I've heard that from so many people!!! "Unlimited" comes with a catch...navigating the politics of taking time off (versus it already being integrated into your year).
My current company has unlimited PTO and pre-pandemic I absolutely would not have taken enough, but post-pandemic me is all about using my benefits! We also have 2 processes in place that I think are super helpful in making sure people take their PTO:
1) we offer a $2k bonus at the end of the year to anyone who takes at least 2 weeks of PTO. This sets a baseline of 2 weeks for PTO.
2) we have folks create OOO plans if they’re out for more than 2 days in a row that way emails are redirected and teams know what projects were up in the air. This has made being away much less stressful!
When I started at my current job, it was in the start-up phase and we all had unlimited PTO. A few years later, we went corporate and installed a 15-day PTO policy. I actually found that I took more time off with the limited policy! For some reason, the unlimited option made me feel like I had to earn time off and I'd feel guilty, while the strict 15-day policy made me feel like those days were MINE and I had to use them up.
I've heard that from so many people!!! "Unlimited" comes with a catch...navigating the politics of taking time off (versus it already being integrated into your year).
My current company has unlimited PTO and pre-pandemic I absolutely would not have taken enough, but post-pandemic me is all about using my benefits! We also have 2 processes in place that I think are super helpful in making sure people take their PTO:
1) we offer a $2k bonus at the end of the year to anyone who takes at least 2 weeks of PTO. This sets a baseline of 2 weeks for PTO.
2) we have folks create OOO plans if they’re out for more than 2 days in a row that way emails are redirected and teams know what projects were up in the air. This has made being away much less stressful!
Excellent tips!!!
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https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/essential-body-skimming-tee-52230831
It's often out of stock, but if you can catch it, stock up! It is 100% cotton, a great length (21 inches!), and substantial.
Great recommendation! Checking this one out.