"There are several ways to get more out of a paid time off policy at your company, including: [1] Giving employees the chance to self-schedule paid time off ... [2] Using a paid time off accrual system that encourages employees to have good attendance levels throughout the year; [3] Offering alternatives to standard paid time off, such as giving employees the option to volunteer in the community in exchange for more hours off; [4] Flexibility that makes it possible for employees to use up their paid time off days with 1-2 last minute personal days... [5] Saving up or rolling over a portion of unused paid time off into the next year[.]"  MORE >>