Andrea Forino

PTO is considered one of the most important benefits that employers can offer. 🧠 Do you offer unlimited PTO? 🧠 Do you provide immediate PTO on Day #1? 🧠 How do you as an employer stand out in both time off and benefits in this competitive market? SHRM’s 2024 Employee Benefits Survey stated that employers said paid-leave benefits are tied with retirement benefits as the second most important benefits type, with 81% of HR leaders saying those benefits are “very important” or “extremely important,” behind only health care benefits. But other data reveals that employees who are taking time off work aren’t getting the full benefits of the time away. An April Harris Poll found that even when they did take time off, 60% of respondents said they struggled to fully disconnect from work, 86% said they would check emails from their boss, and 56% took work-related calls during their time off. This is an all too common issue! …..And, one that needs to be addressed immediately. While some employees may view checking in on work during vacation as a new normal, there’s risk if they do: ➡️ It can have a detrimental effect on well-being—and lead some employees to quit. ➡️ Constant connectivity, especially during PTO, does not allow the employee to step back from their jobs to truly rest and decompress. A recent SHRM report released in May found that 1 in 3 employees said their job frequently causes them stress. And not taking a breather from work is certainly not helping, experts said. Another report stated, employees feeling more burned out and stressed may ultimately lead them to “become more cynical about their jobs and less productive and may breed resentment and low morale. This ultimately reflects poorly on the company culture, where there may not be an emphasis on nurturing a work/life balance or setting appropriate boundaries between work and personal life.” 🚨HOW TO HELP? Employers can help to mitigate the issue by better prepping for workers’ time off, explicitly telling employees not to answer emails, and creating and promoting a culture of work/life balance and overall well-being. 🚨 The culture approach starts from the top.🔝 🚨 It’s important to ensure your company values setting expectations and having regular dialogue between employeees and managers. 🚨 Clear goals, expectations, and open communication are all key! 🔑 🚨 Companies that proactively promote work/life balance and mental health—through programs and benefits, culture, and attitudes—likely have employees who feel more comfortable taking vacations and fully disengaging from work. Give it a go. The only way to start implementing change is NOW! Ask our team here a HR Bureau, we do! #EmployeeBenefits #PTO #WorkLifeBalance #HR #CompanyCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealth #UnlimitedPTO #HRInsights #EmployeeRetention #Leadership #WorkplaceWellness #VacationTime #HRTrends

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Your benefits decisions should align with the unique circumstances, data, and principles of your business. Check out the valuable insights to help enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention from this year's SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, https://lnkd.in/g59mwuUW #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessLeadership #Benefits

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