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title: Is Unlimited PTO A Good Idea?
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# Is Unlimited PTO A Good Idea?
September 27 • [Agency Operations](https://blog.upsourcedaccounting.com/tag/agency-operations)
One of the key factors employees are looking at when applying for a new job (or when they’re weighing the pros and cons of their current job) is PTO. Offering unlimited PTO has been a tactic used to acquire new talent. Though it’s not extremely common yet, it certainly catches the eye of job seekers!
So how exactly does unlimited PTO work?
When you’re giving your employees the unlimited PTO benefit, it means you aren’t assigning a specific amount of vacation time they have available. This means that they don’t have to worry about making up sick days or extra hours for a doctor's appointment. It’s a true representation of work-life balance. We get it, life happens sometimes!
This freedom doesn’t mean “I’ll work a week, then take 3 weeks off, then work another week, and then 3 more off”. That’s not what we’re discussing here. Having unlimited PTO is just a way to say “we value your hard work, and we know you’re more than just our employee”. After all, you want your employees to love where they work, right?!
That being said, we aren’t totally dissing those with structured PTO policies. Unlimited PTO doesn’t work for every agency. It has to work within budget and productivity levels. This is why we stress the importance of [time tracking](https://blog.upsourcedaccounting.com/time-tracking-why-it-matters) so much. Are your employees being [utilized](https://blog.upsourcedaccounting.com/utilization-rate-and-why-you-should-look-at-it) correctly? Are they getting their work done in a timely manner? These are factors to take into account when coming up with your PTO strategy.
Let’s break down some advantages and disadvantages of unlimited PTO:
Pros:
- More efficient time management
- Work-life balance
- No December urgency
Cons:
- Fear of abuse
- Absent coworkers
- Too many off at once
Unlimited PTO seems like a more daunting plan to put into place than it really is. Trying to find an additional way to improve your company culture? Find out if this type of structure would work for you! [We can help!](https://upsourcedaccounting.com/contact-us/)
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