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Gen Z is redefining sick days

Tech Insider : Economy
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Why you should avoid 'quiet vacationing' to prevent burnout and boost productivity

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Jennifer Kraszewski, the chief human resources officer at Paycom, said employers need to do more to encourage workers to take their PTO.

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I went on a secret holiday for a month without telling my boss, using a mouse jiggler to avoid suspicion. I'd do it again.

Tech Insider : Travel
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The tech employee took a monthlong trip to Italy but only used one week of PTO.

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A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.

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Experts say unlimited PTO could be a sham (stock image.)

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20-somethings who speak their minds at work are the new normal and it's changing the office forever

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Sam Ghelli, 23, was ready to quit her previous job when her manager made an impassioned plea.

"He was like, 'How much do I have to increase your salary to make you stay? I want you to stay here,'" Ghelli said.

Frontline workers who can't work from home are fighting for more control over their schedules

Tech Insider : Economy
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Frontline workers want more time flexibility.

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Boomers enjoy vacation while Gen Z feels guilty about being away from work, survey finds

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Forget summer Fridays: These 9 European countries guarantee workers at least 5 weeks of paid vacation per year

Tech Insider : Economy, Travel
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American workers in their first year at a company take an average of 11 days of paid vacation per year.

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The US is one of the only countries that doesn't guarantee paid vacation — here are 25 places where workers get a full month off

Tech Insider : Travel, Economy
People visit the beach during Memorial Day weekend on May 26, 2019 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Some states, like California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, legally require companies provide PTO to their workers.

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Here's a look at how work-life balance compares in the US, France, Australia, and the UK

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