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 ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

If you want to enjoy your well-earned break, tell your colleagues more than once when you will be out, set up away messages, and make it difficult for people to reach you. I'm an expert in software ...

Americans are famously bad at taking time off from work, and are generally known for having the fewest paid vacation days of most industrialized countries, but with some smart planning you can make ...

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 ...

American workers looking to maximize their paid time off (PTO) in 2026 can extend their vacation days by aligning their holiday plans with federal holidays and weekends, allowing them to take more ...

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