Unlimited PTO? Think of all the traveling you could do with the freedom to flex your schedule and take time for yourself. You could be on a plane halfway to Aruba as we speak! So, why do companies offer unlimited PTO? It may seem unrealistic, but really, it's the mark of a people-first company culture.
Just think about what having such flexible, employee-first policies says about a company's culture. Companies that offer unlimited vacation recognize that their employees are human. In order to perform at work, you need time to rest and cater to other priorities in your life. Plus, time off and travel can be a vital source of inspiration for many.
Companies with unlimited PTO usually don't make you feel guilty about requesting time off. In fact, some companies (like Qwick) actively encourage you to take it! Sounds like your cup of tea, right? Who wouldn't want to work for that kind of company?!
Let's have a look at several companies with unlimited PTO to see what the future could be like for you and your work-life balance!
Companies With Unlimited PTO
It's one thing to hear about companies with unlimited PTO, but another to actually see which ones have it. The following unlimited PTO companies may differ in industries and company culture, but what they all have in common is a commitment to employee time off.
Qwick
Qwick is changing the way the hospitality industry works. It’s the professional platform at the heart of the industry, connecting top businesses with experienced hospitality talent, all on an easy-to-use platform. As for Qwick employees themselves, there are significant benefits they enjoy, not the least of which is an experimental move to a four-day workweek.
In addition to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption, Qwick employees enjoy unlimited PTO. As a Qwick employee, you're not just made aware of this unlimited PTO policy; you're encouraged to make good use of it!
Zoom
Pretty much everyone knows how Zoom's utility and popularity hit stratospheric heights during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for good reason. What most people probably don't know is that Zoom has a very generous unlimited PTO policy, which they call "My Time Off" (or MTO).
As if that weren't enough, Zoom employees in the U.S. also get paid sick days, paid volunteer days, and 11 additional paid holidays per year.
Hundreds of millions of people around the world use LinkedIn to find jobs and grow their professional networks. LinkedIn employees get unlimited PTO, a generous 17 paid holidays per year, and in 2021 got a whole paid week off to recharge. LinkedIn employees also get one "Investment Day" or "InDay" per month.
As opposed to a "PD Day," or "professional development day", which allows employees time to hone their craft, an "InDay" is different. It's a day that can be used on personal projects that have nothing to do with what they are doing at work. Not too shabby!
Netflix
Video streaming giant Netflix CEO Reed Hastings instituted his company's unlimited vacation policy after being told by an employee how irregular their working hours were; vacation hours were rigorously tracked, but work hours weren't, and this disparity didn't make sense. Hastings agreed, and this led to big changes at Netflix.
Today, as befitting the globe-spanning streaming service it is, Netflix employees still work irregular hours, including late nights and weekends. But nowadays, they can take unlimited time off and they're trusted to be responsible with the freedom.
Sony Electronics
Burnout is a real problem in the tech industry; innovators are often known to work themselves to exhaustion, especially if their PTO is limited and they want to be careful with how they use it. But, since a burnt-out employee is one who isn't likely working to their full potential even with a day or two off, Sony Electronics has tried to nip this problem in the bud.
Sony encourages its employees to make use of their unlimited PTO to refresh their minds and keep the company at the forefront of innovation.
Evernote
Evernote, known for its eponymous mobile note-taking and file organization app, doesn't just offer employees unlimited PTO. No, they also offer employees $1,000 as an annual vacation stipend to encourage them to actually take time off.
The reasoning behind the move? It's pretty simple: Evernote believes employees will feel better about actually taking unlimited PTO if they know a significant share of costs they incur while on vacation will be covered by the company.
See What Unlimited PTO is Like With Qwick
Value your work/life balance and want to make a difference with your work? Consider a career with Qwick.
With Qwick, you'll have the chance to not only help change the way people work for the better, but also make good use of Qwick's unlimited PTO policy.
If you want to see what it's like to love your job and enjoy unlimited PTO, then visit the career page to see what job opportunities, benefits, and company culture await you at Qwick!
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