5 big players in any vacation benefits plan

Taking vacation is good for employee productivity; here's how you can structure and communicate a time off policy that employees can't possibly refuse.

By Sushma Tripathi | June 07, 2018 at 10:17 AM

State of the American Vacation 2018 left vacation days on the table tightening labor market more demanding work-life balance Related: Where workers are most, least likely to take advantage of vacation time

1. It starts with HR

candidates in the job market multi-generational workforce en-masse

2. Lead by example

vacation culture

3. Don't forget finance

PTO planning

4. Involve HRIS IT

Family Medical Leave Act

5. Communicate changes clearly

Sushma Tripathi is vice president, workforce planning and benefits consulting for ADP.

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