Studies from both objective and subjective sources have shown a clear pattern among workers: Few take their full allotment of paid time off, vacation time, or sick time — and the effects of that hurt not only workers but their employers, too.

People coming to work sick not only threaten others with infection but underperform, as well. People who don't take regular vacations burn out and underperform. People who feel pressured into not taking their full PTO become angry and resentful.

None of that is good.

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Dan Cook

Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.