Leave

Business News

'I'm Fighting for Paternity Leave -- So Should You'

Supporting men as caregivers is a necessity for gender equality.

Making a Change

Here's What Travis Kalanick (or Anybody) Needs to Do to Take an Effective Leave of Absence

The point of stepping out of the limelight, like the point of going to rehab, is to return a genuinely different and renewed person. It's not a quick process.

Business News

Amazon Germany Wants Workers to Use Fewer Sick Days to Get a Better Bonus

Would you come to work sick to help your co-workers earn more money?

Growing a Business

Leave Policies Are Leaving Out Some Key Opportunities

The only expectation most companies have from employee leave policies is that the worker returns. That's short-sighted.

Business News

Richard Branson Now Offers Employees a Full Year of Parental Leave

The eccentric business magnate is raising the bar on employee benefits.

Social Media

These Are the Countries -- and Companies -- With the Best Paternity Leave Policies

Sweden will require new dads to take 3 months of paid leave, while U.S. banking giant Goldman Sachs has doubled its paternity leave policy.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

After Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction, Heartbroken Fans Ask for Time Off of Work

Would you give an employee compassionate leave to mourn the departure of pop star Zayn Malik?

Thought Leaders

A Business Owner's Guide to a Stress-Free Summer Vacation

You deserve a nice, long vacation. Here's what you should do to prepare before you depart.

Operations & Logistics

4 Factors in Crafting Your Company's Leave Policy

Writing a good leave policy takes a good balance between following the law and respecting the needs of your employees.