“While saving is generally a good thing, it’s not always the case when it comes to PTO,” says Renato Profico, chief executive officer of time management app developer Doodle. “Oftentimes, those extra days and even weeks of vacation time sit there and collect dust, while employees work nonstop and burn out.”
3. Set a reasonable but strict deadline for PTO requests
Managers should set a hard deadline for requesting PTOs instead of asking employees to just plot their requests in your organization’s HR software through the end of the year. Ask employees to create a vacation plan and mark the due date for filing leaves on their calendars. This can help managers optimize workload delegation. Additionally, employees will become more conscious of scheduling their breaks.
“Make it mandatory,” says Profico. “While this might seem rigid or harsh, it’s actually for the benefit of your work force. It ensures that they take time off, regardless of whether or not they can travel anywhere.”
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4. Discourage vacation shaming
A survey from travel company Skyscanner found that only 57% of 500 interviewed American workers said they use their PTO – and 58% of those who go on holiday said they experienced vacation shaming.
Originally Appeared On: https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/workplace-health-and-safety/7-ways-to-encourage-employees-to-take-paid-time-off/255639