The 2020 COVID pandemic reshaped many facets of our lives, including how we work. With enforced quarantine restrictions came more opportunities to work from home , many of which stayed in place long after the regulations eased up. This shift in workplace culture and rise of remote work has gifted many pros to the common employee, though it’s also birthed new phenomenons, including stealth PTO (Paid Time Off). This refers to employees taking time off work without formally notifying their employers. Instead, they manage their absences informally, blending their personal time with work hours in a way that goes unnoticed. Let’s explore exactly what stealth PTO is, its impact on businesses, and what its growing popularity among employees says about our workplace culture in America. What Is Stealth PTO? Stealth PTO refers to the practice in which employees take unofficial time off by leveraging flexible work arrangements, like working remotely. Unlike traditional PTO, which is documented...