Unused PTO: a red flag that employees are about to bolt?

As workforces wind down the year in the coming weeks, many HR and benefits professionals will face a key question: Why are so many employees leaving unused PTO on the table?

Research from FlexJobs highlights the scope of the issue: Almost a quarter of employees the organization surveyed didn’t take a day off in 2024, while more than 20% took fewer than five days. This is despite the vast majority—more than 80%—having access to paid time off. READ MORE