"Quiet Vacationing: The New Work Trend Frustrating Bosses"

Millennials are increasingly engaging in "quiet vacationing," where they take time off without informing their bosses, facilitated by remote work arrangements. This trend stems from anxiety about requesting PTO in a competitive work environment. A Harris Poll found that 37% of millennial workers have done this, and nearly half of all respondents feel anxious about asking for time off. Employers can address this by encouraging and mandating PTO usage.