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Tech industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The psychology behind why engineers burn out faster at companies that claim unlimited PTO - Silicon Canals

Unlimited paid time off paradoxically reduces actual time off taken due to decision paralysis and ambiguity, with engineers particularly vulnerable to taking fewer days than fixed-policy employees.
Wellness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

People on TikTok are dragging unlimited PTO

Unlimited PTO can discourage employees from using vacation, increasing burnout and allowing employers to avoid paying out unused days.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

SF tech company that reversed 4-day workweek now drops unlimited PTO

"When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much. This leads to A-performer burnout. B-performer luxuries. And feelings of unfairness across the board."
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
7 months ago

Bolt's millennial founder has just 'killed' its unlimited PTO perk because it was actually causing burnout

"We just killed unlimited PTO at Bolt," its founder and CEO, Ryan Breslow has just revealed on LinkedIn. "It sounds progressive, but it's totally broken. When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much."
Business
Remote teams
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Trendy workplace benefit is too good to be true: 'It's not all it's cracked up to be'

Unlimited PTO may appear attractive but often lacks real benefits and can serve as a recruitment gimmick.
Remote teams
fromTravel + Leisure
9 months ago

Unlimited PTO Is Often Touted as a Workplace Perk-but Is It a Scam?

Unlimited paid time off may not guarantee a true work-life balance, as it can lead to competition among employees.
The perception of unlimited PTO contrasts sharply with the reality experienced by employees.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
9 months ago

What could be wrong with unlimited PTO? Everything, experts say

Unlimited PTO is losing appeal due to unclear benefits and overwork culture; companies favor mandatory vacation policies to enhance employee wellness.
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