When you're working hard to achieve your career goals, taking time off can feel like a secondary priority — even if you know you need the rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but research shows ...

Work-life balance is a thing. The good news for workaholics is that the 2025 calendar is "gifting" you with opportunities to take advantage of "extra" time off. How? If Monday through Friday marks ...

Using a technique called "bridging," savvy employees can get 23 days off work in 2026 by only using 6 of their paid vacation days. The technique works by using your vacation days around observed ...

The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this ...

A few weeks ago, I took a vacation with my family. We went hiking in the national parks of southern Utah, and I was blissfully disconnected from work. I'm a family physician, so taking a break from my ...

The irony! Labor Day is a holiday that's meant to give Americans time off and celebrate work ... by not working. Holidays in America are fickle: Some dictate days off of work, and others are great ...