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The word “productivity” often evokes images related to busyness: A bustling factory floor might come to mind, or a fast-paced law firm. Settings where people get things done quickly and never seem to stop moving.
While it’s not typically the first thing people think of, rest is just as foundational to productivity as action and hustle. Without it, productivity will suffer, along with employee wellbeing and engagement. Unfortunately, many organizations are at higher risk for these outcomes because employees aren’t using their allotted time off or aren’t using it in a restful way.
After breaking down cross-industry data on the number of paid time-off days that organizations offer, we explore some of the most common reasons employees don’t get the rest they need and recommend three broad areas where HR can intervene: culture, policy and planning.
See also: How one company hopes to optimize unused paid leave
Benchmarking PTO
Data compiled by the American Productivity & Quality Center shows that organizations provide a median of 22 PTO days per year for each employee. Organizations at the 25th percentile of our dataset provide 18 or fewer PTO days, while those at the 75th percentile provide 25 or more.
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