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he end-of-year holidays often bring an influx of paid time off (PTO) requests. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly half of U.S. employees do not expect to use all of their allotted vacation days by year-end—creating pressure on both workers and HR teams as the season approaches. Without a deliberate strategy, employers risk scheduling gaps, morale issues, and inconsistent decision-maki

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g. A proactive and transparent approach can help organizations manage PTO fairly while ensuring business continuity. The following strategies offer a clear blueprint for navigating the annual holiday PTO ru
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.  Create a Transparent, Consistent Time-Off Approval P

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