Study: U.S. only ‘advanced economy’ without required paid vacation
A recent study said the United States is the only advanced economy that does not require paid vacation days or holidays.
View ArticleGrown-ups head to summer camp to unwind, bond
Camps for adults have become increasingly popular as an antidote to workplace stress, offering workers a weekend or weeklong opportunity to unplug their devices, recharge their personal batteries,...
View ArticleNo big summer vacation this year? Join the club
Whether by choice or financial circumstance, vacations these days are just as likely to be taken a day or two at a time, or at any time of the year — or not taken at all.
View ArticleQ&A: How can unfair vacation policy be fixed?
Q: In our company, most people get away with taking much more vacation than they should. These employees have bosses who allow them to keep their own records, while the rest of us work for managers who...
View ArticleThe economics of paid parental-leave programs
By Claire Cain Miller / New York Times News Service When Larisa Casillas gave birth to a boy two years ago, the Bay Area nonprofit organization where she worked gave her no paid time off. But she...
View ArticleWork perks: Offering enviable benefits to lure, keep employees
Washington state employers aren’t required to offer health benefits. They’re also not required to give workers paid time off. And they’re certainly not required to loan out apartments for free. So why...
View ArticleVacation afterglow: How to come back to your desk stress-free
You did it. You took a two-week vacation, bravely discounting the office martyrs who quipped that they could never take so much time.
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