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Common PTO Policies & Employee Rights

You’ve been working hard all year without a break. You’d like to take time off but December is your busiest month. What will happen to...

What is PTO? Here’s a Comprehensive Guide to Understanding PTO

Let’s begin by painting a clear picture of what paid time off (PTO) is and isn’t — starting with what it’s not. In the past, companies...

4 Top Financial Employee Benefits to Reduce Burnout and Boost Wellness

As the economy continues to pose challenges for many employees, financial wellness during a recession is becoming an increasingly...

Breaking news: It’s time to rethink PTO

Unused paid time off has doubled since the pandemic; 40% of U.S. employers have changed their PTO policies. In the first major PTO study...

What Does Work-Life Balance Have to Do With the Balance Sheet?

“Burnout” is now officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). Get the inside scoop from Sorbet Co-founder & CEO,...

What Are the Different Types of Benefits for Employees?

When you’re in the thick of job hunting, weighing salary options, locations, and responsibilities could be enough to make your head spin....

PTO vs. Sick Leave

It's no secret that employees need — and deserve — paid time off. Sick days. PTO. They’re the same, right? Wrong. If you have questions...

Is It Better to Hit Quota or Go On Vacation?

The overwhelming majority of PTO policies are a joke for sales professionals. In the midst of the great resignation, now is the time for...

Fostering Positive Mental Health in the Workplace

Are you searching for ideas to improve mental health in the workplace and prevent burnout during the holiday season? Or maybe your...

The Secret to Greater Employee Happiness

Employee Happiness: Why It Matters & How Employers Can Help As an employer, you want all employees to realize and achieve their...

An Employers Guide to Paid Time Off Accrual: How to Calculate PTO Accrual

How Does PTO Accrue? Rates, Calculations, and Why You Should Encourage Employees to Take PTO Do you understand how hours accrue for PTO?...

Is It Better to Take PTO or Cash Out?

The Pros and Cons of Cash Out Policies If you're like many of us, you work too hard and don't take nearly enough time off. Maybe your...

Should You Send an Email for PTO Requests?

Ideas, Samples, and Important Factors to Consider You’ve typed, deleted, and re-typed your PTO request. Why is requesting paid time off...

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