In this 4th of July special episode of HR Heretics, hosts Kelli and Nolan discuss the hurdles of taking vacations, particularly in the context of modern HR practices.

They explore the challenges and strategies of making use of unlimited PTO, the importance of setting regular boundaries for mental health, and the importance of planning ahead for time off. They also discuss the importance of training your colleagues to enforce your vacation, deleting Slack off your phone, and recognizing false urgency.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction and Welcome

(00:02) The Vacation Dilemma

(00:42) Unlimited Vacation Policies

(01:23) Personal Vacation Strategies

(02:26) The Importance of Taking Breaks

(04:45) Setting Boundaries and Expectations

(10:06) Sponsor: Planful | Metaview

(13:29) 4th of July Plans

(15:04) Wrap

(15:12) Sponsor: Workvivo | Warp

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