This PTO expert wants you to think more creatively about your vacation time

‘There’s so much more creativity to be had than the standard, you know, take one week off in the summer,’ says Jackie Swayze, founder of Maximizing My PTO.

The benefits of taking time off from work are well-documented. In previous coverage, Fast Company has detailed how vacations stave off burnout, promote engagement, and may even help you be healthier.