Americans are famously bad at taking time off from work, and are generally known for having the fewest paid vacation days of ...

In 2026, there are a few federal holidays on the calendar that could allow workers to use their PTO for some extra time off. Christmas Day, the Fourth of July, and Juneteenth are on Fridays this year, ...

“Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” These are just a few ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...