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I’ve often got the impression that unlimited PTO is really a tool to get workers to forget that they have promised time off. When PTO is a scarce resource, work
by sircastor 5y ago
I’ve often got the impression that unlimited PTO is really a tool to get workers to forget that they have promised time off. When PTO is a scarce resource, workers plan ahead to use what’s available. Without knowing how much you have, you’re left to plan abstractly, trying to navigate the question of “am I overstepping my boundaries by asking for this much time off?” Thus you take less time.
- drdec 5y agoI think it is more to avoid having to pay out accrued vacation time when an employee leaves.
- jtbayly 5y agoWorks out to the same thing. They get more work time from the employee for the money they spend.
- hnxs 5y agoIt’s both. There’s literally no downside for the employer. Someone who abuses it is underperforming. You just fire them if it becomes a problem.
- maxerickson 5y agoThat's an advantage of it, but I sort of expect it wouldn't be that popular with companies if it lead to people taking significantly more time off. California labor law regarding vacation time is relatively generous compared to other states, that's probably another part of it (my state allows use it or lose it, for example).