SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     HR & PTO Blog | Leave Management Tips | Vacation Tracker
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/blog/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2023-04-10
UPDATED:   2023-04-10
SUMMARY:   Guides, policy templates, and HR advice for teams managing time off. Learn how to handle PTO, leave policies, and workforce planning.

HR & PTO Blog | Leave Management Tips | Vacation Tracker

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How to Manage Your Team’s Holiday Vacation Requests

How to Manage Your Team’s Holiday Vacation Requests

As a manager, you are faced with a variety of challenges during your workday. From recruiting the right talent to …

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The History of PTO | Episode 8

The History of PTO | Episode 8

How Modern Paid Leave Evolved From 1993 to TodayWatch the full video breakdown of modern PTO history: America's First …

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The History of PTO | Episode 7

The History of PTO | Episode 7

How Post-War Countries Split on Paid Leave (And Japan Named Death From Overwork)In 1978, a Japanese doctor stood at a …

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The History of PTO | Episode 6

The History of PTO | Episode 6

How France Became the First Democratic Nation to Guarantee Paid Vacation in 1936In June 1936, something extraordinary …

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The History of PTO | Episode 5

The History of PTO | Episode 5

How the Industrial Revolution Destroyed Leisure Time (And How Workers Fought Back)The Industrial Revolution didn't just …

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The History of PTO | Episode 4

The History of PTO | Episode 4

How the Black Death, Protestant Reformation, and Christmas Riots Destroyed Medieval Workers' 170-Day Holiday CalendarIn …

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Connecting Vacation Tracker With BambooHR (real use cases)

Connecting Vacation Tracker With BambooHR (real use cases)

How to Connect Vacation Tracker and BambooHR Using Zapier (Three Practical Automations)I'm going to show you how to …

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The History of PTO | Episode 3

The History of PTO | Episode 3

Constantine's 321 AD Edict Created the First Legal Weekly Day Off (And Medieval Christians Got 170 Days)In March 321 AD, …

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Top Multilocation Location Leave Management Tools

Top Multilocation Location Leave Management Tools

Best Leave Management Tools for Multi-Location Teams (2026 Rankings)Managing leave across multiple locations isn't just …

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The History of PTO | Episode 2

The History of PTO | Episode 2

China Invented the Work Week Around 100 BC (And It Started With Mandatory Bath Time)Around 100 BC, Chinese government …

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The History of PTO | Episode 1

The History of PTO | Episode 1

Ancient Egypt Had Paid Sick Leave 3,200 Years Ago (And We Have the Receipts)A piece of broken pottery in the British …

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What Happened to Lattice HR?

What Happened to Lattice HR?

What Lattice's HRIS Shutdown Means for Your Leave Management StrategyIf you got the email about Lattice discontinuing …

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Vacation Tracker Onboarding

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Vacation Tracker Onboarding

Inside Vacation Tracker: How We Work Remotely, Build Video Content, and Navigate Modern B2B MarketingWatch the full …

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The Best HR Tools For 50-100 Employee Companies

The Best HR Tools For 50-100 Employee Companies

The Best HR Tools for Companies With 50-100 EmployeesWatch the full breakdown of these tools in action:   Why the …

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Vacation Tracker .io vs .com: Don't Pick the Wrong One

Vacation Tracker .io vs .com: Don't Pick the Wrong One

VacationTracker.io vs VacationTracker.com: They're Different Companies (Here's How to Pick)If you've ever Googled …

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Vacation Tracker vs EDays | What's Best For Leave Tracking?

Vacation Tracker vs EDays | What's Best For Leave Tracking?

Vacation Tracker vs Edays: Which Leave Management Tool Fits Your Team?I'm going to walk you through how Vacation Tracker …

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I Connected AI to Every Business Tool I Could Find

I Connected AI to Every Business Tool I Could Find

I Connected AI to Every Business Tool I Could Find (And Here's What Actually Works)Watch the full walkthrough here to …

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The Top HR Platforms With MCP Connectors Right Now!

The Top HR Platforms With MCP Connectors Right Now!

Every HR Platform With MCP Capabilities in 2026If you're trying to connect your AI assistant to your HR tools, you need …

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