Unlimited PTO sounds amazing, right? That is until you realize you're taking less time off and stressing out even more.

It’s a well-worn joke, highlighting cultural attitudes towards PTO and work-life balance. It’s very much rooted in reality.

CEO Ryan Breslow said undefined PTO policies mean "the good ones don't take PTO" and "the bad ones take too much." Instead, Bolt employees will get four mandatory paid weeks off, the CEO said. "It ...

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Paid time off is one of the clearest markers of inequality at work. For many employees — especially salaried workers — it’s a standard benefit, at least on paper. But Buddy Punch’s survey of more than ...

Bolt's CEO said he's ending unlimited PTO at the company. CEO Ryan Breslow said undefined PTO policies mean "the good ones don't take PTO" and "the bad ones take too much." Instead, Bolt employees ...