"Vacation guilt" is common among American workers, with many feeling guilty about taking PTO. Some workers are concerned about job security or about others having to pick up their slack. Planning, ...

What days to take off to maximize PTO in 2026—and the smart planning strategies that help you actually feel rested, avoid burnout and make the most of every vacation day you’ve earned. ByBrittany Anas ...

The holiday break has come to an end, which means it’s time to start plotting your PTO for 2026 and planning your vacations, including a few extended weekends away. PTO hacking (or “PTO maxxing,” as ...

Using a technique called "bridging," savvy employees can get 23 days off work in 2026 by only using 6 of their paid vacation days. The technique works by using your vacation days around observed ...

American workers are too anxious to take their rightful vacation days. A new survey by resume-builder LiveCareer (aptly titled the PTO Culture Crisis report) shows that, while almost half of American ...

Workers in the United States are horrible about taking paid vacation days, due to an array of factors like being overwhelmed by heavy workloads and feeling guilty for taking a break. But 2026 can be ...

This guide shows how a little strategy can turn ordinary PTO into longer adventures, calmer escapes and your most rewarding travel year yet. Fifteen days of PTO can unlock nearly 45 days of real ...

Nearly one in four U.S. workers (23%) didn’t take a single vacation day last year, even though most have paid time off. Although 82 % of workers report having PTO, many use very little: 42% took just ...

Workers in Western Pennsylvania scheduling days off for 2026 might get some help from the calendar. Most federal holidays this year fall either on or close to a weekend, allowing for more maximization ...

If employers notice staff returning from holiday breaks looking as tired and stressed as they were before they left, there may be a good reason. It turns out many employees say they continue working ...