Trendy workplace benefit is too good to be true: 'It's not all it's cracked up to be'
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Recent discussions around unlimited paid time off (PTO) are revealing that this policy may not deliver the promised employee satisfaction. While job seekers often prioritize generous PTO, many discover that unlimited PTO often comes with downsides, such as non-transferable days and no financial payouts when leaving. This policy is sometimes seen as a recruitment tool rather than a genuine benefit, leading employees to feel they are being misled. Experts emphasize that while it carries a message of trust, the actual employee experience can be disappointing.
"There's a very powerful message when an organization adopts unlimited PTO. It says 'We value you. We trust you.' I can't think of a better retention tool or motivator for employees."
"I view the concept of unlimited PTO as more of a PR gimmick and a way for a firm to get out of providing a quantity of days off for employees."
Read at New York Post
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