In a competitive work environment, even something as straightforward as requesting vacation time requires tact, precision, and professionalism. A well-crafted vacation request email ensures that your ...

Work-life balance is a thing. The good news for workaholics is that the 2025 calendar is "gifting" you with opportunities to take advantage of "extra" time off. How? If Monday through Friday marks ...

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

If you want to enjoy your well-earned break, tell your colleagues more than once when you will be out, set up away messages, and make it difficult for people to reach you. I'm an expert in software ...

When you're working hard to achieve your career goals, taking time off can feel like a secondary priority — even if you know you need the rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but research shows ...

American workers looking to maximize their paid time off (PTO) in 2026 can extend their vacation days by aligning their holiday plans with federal holidays and weekends, allowing them to take more ...

Most U.S. residents are entitled to 11 federal holidays throughout the year. Although not all employees are necessarily guaranteed a day off on each holiday, most workplaces choose to either close ...