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Ask HR: Can employers force employees to use vacation time?

Next up in our Ask HR series, Sherweb’s HR team explores the importance of time off, the best ways to approach vacation policies, and when you might run into the need for “targeted vacation periods.”
Carryover in the time of COVID

As uncertainty lingers, this is the year that carryover policies were made for. We explore how COVID has affected time off in 2020 and how carryover can be your PTO saviour.
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Time-Off Requests

The holidays are often a hectic time of year. And, as we all know, work doesn’t slow down to make way for holiday shopping, baking, and movie marathons. So, how can you make the holidays a smoother time at the office? We’re here to share some of our favourite ways to balance productivity and holiday time-off.
Are Your Employees Actually Benefiting From Time Off?

You know the value of PTO (Paid Time Off). You understand the benefit it has to HR and you respect the benefits of taking employee wellness seriously. You offer a PTO experience that your teams are engaged with and often rave about. You’ve done everything you can as an HR Decision Maker to ensure your […]
Why You Should Care About Paid Time Off in 2019

With all the things you as an HR Decision Maker have to worry about it’s understandable why your employees participation in your Paid Time Off policy can seem like a non issue, but rest assured if you put PTO Engagement at the top of your list in 2019, you won’t regret it and your employees […]
‘Tis The Season For Time Off Requests

The holidays are hectic for everyone. But that isn’t groundbreaking HR content. But we can definitely argue that those in positions of operations have their work cut out for them this time of year. But don’t fret, PurelyHR is happy to provide you with helpful holiday advice to get you ready. Did you know that […]
Incentivizing Time Off to Create More High Performing Employees

I bet you might be wondering why on earth would you want to incentivize time off to your employees? It’s the employee’s discretion to take their time off if they feel the need to take it right? Let us explain why this ideology might actually be hurting your company. We’ve had previous research (check […]
Why Aren’t Your Employees In Love With Time Off?

Americans leave 768 million paid vacation days on the table annually. So why have we fallen out-of-love with time off and how do we rekindle that love?
Ladies, it’s Time to Talk About Time Off

Ladies, this one is for you! ? Let’s talk about women and time off. Do you ever feel a little guilty when you take time away from the office? Do you fear to return to a mountain of work or that you’re the only one who can do the job? If this sounds anything at […]