According to Marisa Warford, “switching from a traditional leave program (sick time and vacation) to a paid-time-off system can have multiply advantageous for employees” (2014, para. 1). For instance, employees can use their PTO for taking a vacation, going to doctor appointments, for a sick leave, or for personal days off from work. Another reason why having a PTO system in effect, is that it can make a significant difference in the amount of unscheduled absence (Warford, 2014). In other words, a company that chooses to “move from a traditional leave program to a PTO system can see that it has its advantages, such as reducing unscheduled absences and the costs and productivity losses associated with them. In fact, having a PTO system can also make a company more attractive to current and potential employees. Especially, those employees who value having discretionary time off” (Warford, 2014, para.
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In fact, the WorldatWork survey, titled Paid Time Off Programs and Practices, also notes that while the vast majority of PTO programs include sick, personal days, and vacation, 3 out of 4 employers who offer PTO continue to offer separate programs for holidays, jury duty, and bereavement” (2014, para. 1 & 2).
One of the main reasons for having a PTO system is that it allows employees to take time off from their job for any illness or caring for their kids. Unfortunately, before an employee can use his or her PTO, he or she must first schedule it in advance and have it approved by his or her supervisor. In fact, the only time it doesn’t have to be approved is in the case of an illness or emergency. In other words, a PTO system will basically take the place of Superior’s personal time, sick leave, and vacation, which works in their favor. (SHRM, 2014, para.
In fact, the WorldatWork survey, titled Paid Time Off Programs and Practices, also notes that while the vast majority of PTO programs include sick, personal days, and vacation, 3 out of 4 employers who offer PTO continue to offer separate programs for holidays, jury duty, and bereavement” (2014, para. 1 & 2).
One of the main reasons for having a PTO system is that it allows employees to take time off from their job for any illness or caring for their kids. Unfortunately, before an employee can use his or her PTO, he or she must first schedule it in advance and have it approved by his or her supervisor. In fact, the only time it doesn’t have to be approved is in the case of an illness or emergency. In other words, a PTO system will basically take the place of Superior’s personal time, sick leave, and vacation, which works in their favor. (SHRM, 2014, para.