Unlimited Vacation Policy? What You Should Know

Like an increasing number of employers these days, your workplace may offer a flexible or "unlimited" vacation policy. The idea: You're free to take as much time off as you choose, as long as you get the job done. It's a focus on producing great results, rather than just putting in the hours.

At my company, ZenPayroll, we feel that our flexible vacation policy helps build an ownership mentality. We want our employees to think like owners and consider what's best for both themselves and the company. Letting them figure out their own vacation time shows that we trust and respect them, which in turn strengthens their commitment to the company.

Other businesses are finding similar benefits. Netflix, for instance, lets its salaried employees take as much time off as they want—and nobody, including managers or employees, tracks it. "We should focus on what people get done, not how many hours or days worked," the company said in a slideshow called "Freedom & Responsibility Culture."

From an employee perspective, however, figuring out how to use your company's flexible vacation policy may be challenging. How can you maximize this great perk your company offers without giving your managers or teammates the impression you're abusing it?

Here are some guidelines to help.

Article Spotted By: Alison Peters
Article Written By: Joshua Reeves
Article Published On: The Muse

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