New data highlights just how pervasive unused PTO has become, and how it could be a major red flag for costly employee well-being issues.
Source: HR Executive, April 27, 2026. Link. Time off is becoming more and more about self-preservation or job insurance, says Michael Baynes.
Employees are holding onto time off as a buffer to use for possible job searches, as well as other reasons like caregiving, a “worst-case scenario” crisis or a breakdown in trust between employees and employers.”
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