Deere & Co.’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a recovery in the US farm economy as uncertainty continues to swirl over the impact of tariffs and trade deals.

As workforces wind down the year in the coming weeks, many HR and benefits professionals will face a key question: Why are so many employees leaving unused PTO on the table? Research from FlexJobs ...

One of my friends shared the absolute worst paid time off plan I have ever seen. The plan is “unlimited” PTO, but there’s a catch. To get your PTO approved, you have to explain what you are doing, how ...

Unsigned veteran players can earn a contract with an NHL team by impressing enough during training camp on a professional tryout contract (PTO). Camps have opened and the regular season begins Oct. 7.

A large number of Americans are using PTO to sleep rather than take a vacation, according to a new report. An Amerisleep.com survey of more than 1,200 Americans revealed that 37 percent used vacation ...

Every September, there are always a few players who enter camp on PTOs, perform well, and end up signing NHL contracts. Some PTOs turn into more than just depth additions, but more often than not, ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

The tractor maker said that sales were down and that higher metal tariffs would cost it $600 million, while American farmers face dwindling overseas demand for some crops. By Kevin Draper Josh Enlow ...

Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most attractive and valuable benefits an organization can offer. According to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, paid-leave options are tied with retirement ...

Duke University Health System announced a new policy cutting paid time off for new hires and curbing its usage for current employees Aug. 19. Employees hired after Jan. 1, 2026, will see a reduction ...

Legacy tractor maker John Deere has announced layoffs at three Midwestern facilities as the company grapples with declining sales and the effects of tariffs on its bottom line. "The struggling ag ...