Using PTO to Boost Your Employees’ Performance

On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Jenna Young, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry about the importance of PTO: taking it, not taking advantage of it, and how companies should actually be thinking about it for optimal employee performance. Plus, Jenna shares her idea for trading AI training with Summer Fridays.

00:00: Intro

02:15: Why people are hesitant to take their PTO

05:00: Policies HR leaders can implement to reduce burnout

07:25: Kate’s Take on PTO

08:05: How managers can best encourage employees to take their time off

14:35: How employees can understand the value of PTO

18:00: Ways PTO can evolve

21:30: PTO or PMO game

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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.

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