Paycom found employees often wait to log their PTO until after a day off, suggesting the need for tech-driven processes for ...

Her boss questioned if her 2-week PTO request was 'too long.' "This is your PSA to never fall for the trap of unlimited PTO, or in my case, 'discretionary' PTO because that's what my work likes to ...

There are also big differences between industries. The finance and nonprofit sectors had the highest PTO request rates at 49% and 48%, respectively, though their approval rates were lower.

PTO Request: Friday, Nov. 28; Consecutive Days Off: 4 days (Nov. 27–30) If you have Friday off already, request Wednesday, Nov. 26 for a 5-day weekend (Nov. 26–30).

Request PTO for Friday, Feb. 14; Consecutive Days Off: 4 days (Feb. 14–17) For Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) Request PTO for Friday, May 23 ...

Viral PTO hacks show which days to request off to best maximize your vacation days. Here's the days to request off in 2025 to get the most uninterrupted vacation time.