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In a tight labor market, workers may be starting to feel more comfortable taking paid time off

Renata Sago May 28, 2018
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In a tight labor market, workers may be starting to feel more comfortable taking paid time off

Renata Sago May 28, 2018
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More than half of American workers left unused vacation days on the table in 2017. That’s according to a survey commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association. But there are some signs that with low unemployment and a tight labor market, workers are feeling they can take more time off.  What role does paid time off play in our current economy?

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