Q&A: 10 Common Questions and Answers About Paid Time Off

Do you want to keep employees on staff long term? Take a look at your paid time off (PTO). In a past episode of HR Party of One—BerniePortal's popular YouTube and podcast series— we covered how you can set your PTO policy. Yet if you’re like me, you almost certainly have a handful of lingering questions that human resources professionals should know to optimize their time off benefits.

In this episode of HR Party of One, we covered the 10 most important PTO questions and answers employers need to know. 

PTO FAQ: Common Responses to Time-off Questions

In the modern recruitment market, employers need to compete to hire and retain skilled talent. One way organizations stay competitive is to offer benefits to employees, including paid time off. Why? A strong paid time off policy makes an employer more attractive to current and prospective talent, increasing the likelihood of hiring and retaining quality candidates. PTO also helps combat employee burnout, increases productivity, and boosts morale.

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