Spring Recharge, 7-Doc Onboarding & Unused PTO - Apr 14, 2025

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Hello, HR Heroes! 🌸 Between unused PTO and clunky onboarding, it’s time for a spring reset. This Easter, help your team truly recharge by encouraging well-earned time off — and revamp your hiring flow with our streamlined 7-Doc Onboarding Kit.

On the agenda: 

🧘🏻‍♀️ Spring Break Recharge: Use that PTO (seriously, use it).

🙀 Unused PTO: U.S. workers top the charts…

🐣 7-Doc Onboarding Kit: Hop into hiring with this Easter bundle.

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

Spring Break Recharge: Use That PTO (Seriously, Use It)

Easter holidays and Spring break getaways are (well, should be) on top of employee minds… If your people still have weeks of unused PTO, it’s time to shake the palm tree. Burnout is lurking, and those "vacation someday" plans? They’re long overdue. It’s a good time to remind your team (and yourself!) that PTO isn’t just a perk… it’s a productivity tool for recharging. 🧘‍♂️

Why PTO Matters:

• Over one-third of U.S. workers report burnout symptoms, with rates topping 40% in some sectors.

• Employees who take time off are more productive, happier, and less likely to leave.

• 62% of workers with PTO did not use their vacation time, letting a third of it go to waste.

What HR can do:

• 🔄 Spotlight your company’s time-off policy in internal newsletters or slack channels.

• 🧠 Remind teams to fully disconnect — yes, that means no Slack on the beach.

• 💰 Share budget-friendly vacation tips like staycations, last-minute flight deals, or nature retreats.

• 🎯 Use your HR superpower: Show leaders that rest boosts ROI with better engagement and creativity post-break.

• 📆 Create a shared PTO calendar to encourage balance and coverage across teams.

Curious about how taking PTO can elevate both productivity and well-being? Then, read this article by HBR:

How Vacations Improve Employee Well-Being »

MONDAY’S STEAL

Easter Special: Hop Into Hiring with Smarter & Faster Onboarding

Spring into smarter hiring with our Easter-exclusive Hiring Checklist & Onboarding Bundle — the essential toolkit every HR pro and manager needs to build a smooth, strategic hiring process.

Why this bundle is a must-have:

✅ Simplify Hiring – Actionable checklists to reduce guesswork and regain hours lost on admin.
🚀 Accelerate Onboarding – Equip every hire from day one.
🎯 Customize to Your Culture – Adapt the tools to reflect your company’s unique values and processes.
📋 Stay Compliant – Keep your hiring aligned with industry standards.

This community promo ends April 20 — midnight EST.

TREND WATCH

U.S. Tops the Charts... for NOT Taking Vacation

American workers are leading the way for not taking time off. According to Expedia’s latest Vacation Deprivation Report, the U.S. ranks last when it comes to using PTO — with workers averaging just 12 vacation days a year, and leaving a third of it unused.

See the Vacation Deprivation Report »

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HR WISDOM

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Struggling with team dynamics? Unlock the secrets to improving teamwork with these key strategies:

• Create Clear Communication Channels: Foster open lines for efficient collaboration.

• Set Common Goals: Align your team with shared objectives.

• Leverage Strengths: Understand individual skills to enhance performance.

• Cultivate Trust and Respect: Build a foundation for lasting team synergy.

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BREAKROOM