PTO Exchange

06/24/2026

Picture this: an employee's car breaks down on a Tuesday. They need $400 by Thursday.
Under the old model, they'd convert PTO and wait for the next pay cycle, which might be two weeks away. Not exactly emergency-speed.
That gap is closed. With Early Access, PTO Exchange now delivers converted PTO value within 24 hours.
This is the kind of detail that doesn't show up in a benefits brochure but shows up immediately in whether an employee actually uses the benefit when they need it. A program that technically exists but takes two weeks to pay out doesn't solve a Tuesday emergency. One that pays out in a day does.
For employers, nothing else about the program changes, same compliance structure, same no-new-cost model, same patented platform. For employees, the benefit just got dramatically more useful in the moments that matter most.

05/26/2026

Some exciting news for PTO Exchange...
We just surpassed 3 million hours of paid time off exchanged on our platform — representing over $1 billion in PTO value across more than 150 employer partners.
But the milestone isn't just about scale. It's proof that employees want more from their benefits — and employers who give them flexibility are winning.
Here's our other updates:
🔹 PTO Early Access — a first-of-its-kind financial wellness feature giving employees access to earned PTO before their scheduled payout
🔹 New partnerships with Paycor, Aptia Group, and Savi — expanding employee access to student loan benefits, retirement savings, and more
🔹 New client wins including the University of Arkansas System, Everent Health, BHI Senior Living, and others
Employees can already use PTO Exchange to convert unused time off into student loan payments, retirement contributions, emergency savings, charitable donations, travel, and more — at no incremental cost to HR.
The message from the market is clear: PTO is compensation. Employees deserve the ability to use it in ways that actually matter to their lives.
Full press release in the comments. 👇

05/18/2026

Building a Culture of Caring: How Convertible PTO Transforms Employee Wellbeing

A genuine culture of caring requires more than intention — it requires infrastructure. Learn how convertible PTO gives employees real agency over their financial wellbeing using value they’ve already earned, while reducing PTO liability for employers at no new cost.

03/30/2026

Building Competitive Advantage Through Employee Benefits: A Strategic Guide for HR and Finance Leaders

Discover how HR and Finance leaders build competitive benefits packages to reduce turnover, cut PTO liability, and drive real employee financial wellness.

02/19/2026

💡 The future of employee benefits is shifting — are you part of the conversation?

Tune into The BNFT Shift, the podcast powered by PTO Exchange, where we explore the evolving world of employee benefits, financial wellness, workplace culture, and HR innovation.

Each episode features industry leaders and forward-thinking experts sharing insights on how organizations can better support their people — today and into the future.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify:
👉 https://hubs.li/Q043cbKV0

Podcast · PTO Exchange · The BNFT Shift is a podcast that explores how HR and finance leaders can transform unused paid time off from a growing liability into a flexible, strategic asset that drives employee satisfaction and financial health.

02/18/2026

😟 Why are employees afraid to take time off?

A new CBS17 article highlights a growing issue: workplace anxiety is preventing many employees from using their PTO. Fear of falling behind, job insecurity, and workload pressure are keeping workers plugged in—even when they need a break.

When employees don’t feel safe taking time off, burnout rises and engagement drops.

Forward-thinking organizations are addressing this by fostering healthier cultures and offering more flexible approaches to PTO—ensuring employees don’t lose value when they can’t step away.

📖 Read the full article:
👉 https://hubs.li/Q043c9ZL0

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Workplace anxiety is preventing some workers from using all their paid time off. Careerminds surveyed 900 workers and found that one in five worry that using their PTO will m…

02/17/2026

💬 “We live on one side of the country and our daughter lives on the other. Visiting usually takes planning and saving. This year, using PTO Exchange changed that.”

By converting unused PTO into funds for a cross-country trip, this family was able to say “yes” without the usual financial hesitation.

That’s the impact of flexible benefits — turning earned time into meaningful moments.

With PTO Exchange, employees can use unused PTO in ways that support what matters most: family, connection, and real life.