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Remember the MIL PTO rollover guidelines Be an example
The MIL PTO policy states, “MIL reviews PTO balances If you take time off, your employees will feel it’s okay
as of September 30th of each year. An employee’s to do the same. It is important to encourage time off. A
unused PTO balance may accrue up to a maximum of burned-out team is less productive, and you risk losing
240 hours as of September 30 for carrying over to the burned-out workers to other companies. Talk about your
subsequent calendar year. Any accrued hours in excess own vacation plans with your team. Not only does this
of 240 hours as of September 30 will be paid to the provide positive reinforcement of the benefits of time
employee before December 31.” When people don’t feel away from the office, but it also allows managers and
pressured to use all their PTO before the end of the year, their team to plan for upcoming absences.
they may spread out trips or be willing to reschedule Prepare for staff to be unavailable.
their vacation plans. To make sure nothing falls through the cracks when

Talk to your team employees are on leave, ask anyone going on PTO to
Reach out to every staff member and ask about their provide a list of upcoming deadlines, advice for solving
summer vacation plans. For example, if 10 of 15 any potential problems, and a roster of important
employees plan to be out of the office the last week of contacts. Remind them to set up an out-of-office
July, ask if anyone can shift their plans a week back or message with an alternative contact in case something
forward. urgent arises while they are gone.

Look for Professional Development Opportunities
One employee’s vacation can be an opportunity for
professional development for another team member. For
example, a junior team member could take over for a
more senior member who is on vacation and build their
skills in the process. Just be sure not to overload the
person covering for the vacationing employee.

National Workaholics Day

National Workaholics Day was on July 5th and reminds us to balance our work and
home life. Work isn’t everything! Do you come in early, skip your lunch, and stay
late or know someone who does? This day is dedicated to the people who fit that
description – the workaholics.
For many workaholics, stepping away from their work can fill them with anxiety and
make them feel like they are lazy. However, you should note and keep reminding
yourself that taking a break from work is not laziness; it is an opportunity to get an
energy refill from other parts of your life.