Taking some time off work every once in a while is necessary to prevent burnout, minimize stress levels, and get some well-deserved rest. Sometimes even one day off can work wonders for an employee’s ...

Americans receive fewer paid vacation days than workers in most other industrialized nations. Strategically requesting paid time off around federal holidays can maximize vacation time. Planning ahead ...

As the saying goes — honesty is the best policy. While some employees are hesitant to take well-deserved PTO because they feel guilty, looking at you millennials, others — their younger, Gen Z ...

The irony! Labor Day is a holiday that's meant to give Americans time off and celebrate work ... by not working. Holidays in America are fickle: Some dictate days off of work, and others are great ...

Getting time off for less common holidays will take planning and negotiation. Sept. 25, 2008 — -- Back in the '90s, when I was someone else's employee, I often wished I had time off for Rosh ...

Requesting time off can be tough when your coworker knows how to play the power game. This man requested time off several months ago so he could watch a concert on his birthday. However, his coworker ...

A child's first birthday is a major milestone for parents. Unfortunately, sometimes life can get in the way, especially when that birthday falls on a workday. That's what happened to working mom ...