How to Use PTO for Retention, Recruitment, and Employee Happiness

A clear, thought-out paid time off (PTO) system brings a plethora of benefits to your organization, including improved job satisfaction, staff retention and recruitment help.

Plus, it can encourage employees to be more loyal, motivated and productive.

So how can business leaders build a PTO strategy that truly benefits their team?

On this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR and HR Business Partner, Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte, explore how leaders can instill a culture that empowers employees to take self-care seriously and make use of PTO, for the benefit of themselves, their bosses and the business.

Key moments:

• Why employees not taking PTO can cause poor job satisfaction
• How PTO benefits productivity and happiness
• Why employees feel guilty taking PTO
• Advice for taking PTO in a small business
• How HR managers can align PTO policies with their teams
• How PTO improves your recruitment

Key links:

• Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
• Join HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
• Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/