Ep 59 - Why Most PTO Policies are Messed Up and What to do About It

Are your days off helping you recover or just adding to your stress when you come back to a mountain of work? In this episode, Cindi Baldi and Geoff Tumlin unpack the reasons why time off policies often don’t provide real rest. From outdated PTO systems to managers who accidentally undermine vacation and rest, Cindi and Geoff explore how workplace norms and habits can quietly sabotage the rejuvenating value of time off.

Cindi and Geoff discuss why unplugging is difficult for most people, how on-call policies drive down productivity, and what leaders can do to make time off feel safe and restorative. They also share ideas for encouraging people to truly step away and come back to work recharged.

Tune in to learn how to make time off and vacations count for your people and your long-term success.

Episode Highlights:

• Why time off often fails to deliver true rest and recovery
• How faulty PTO policies harm employee well-being
• The negative impact of being on call 
• Why managers often discourage meaningful breaks
• Practical ways leaders can encourage unplugging and recharging
• How better time off policies improve productivity and retention

Watch this episode on You Tube: https://youtu.be/xCAlRrIssl4

 

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