J.R. Whelan

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We'll talk to WSJ economics reporter Jeffrey Sparshott after the break. voice-verified

The rise in paid time off offered by employers has resulted in workers doing less work for the same pay. voice-verified

Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jeffrey Sparshott joins me. voice-verified

So, Jeff, why are employers offering more paid time off these days? voice-verified

Last month, we discussed how younger workers are taking more sick days. voice-verified

And in some cases, it's frustrating their managers. voice-verified

But how are employers working paid time off into what they offer workers? voice-verified

Yeah, so it's not just large companies doing this. voice-verified

Does this trend toward more paid time off seem permanent? voice-verified

Or could it change if and when the labor market cools off? voice-verified

So workers and employers are seeing value in this rise in paid time off. voice-verified

But does it create a tricky situation for some employers who are struggling to have enough workers on hand on a day-to-day basis? voice-verified

How is this trend changing up the equation of time in the office versus time off? voice-verified

How does the amount of paid time off Americans get from employers compared to workers in other countries? voice-verified

That's Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jeffrey Sparshott. voice-verified

And that's it for your Money Briefing. voice-verified

We'll be back tomorrow morning to discuss selecting company-provided benefits in the open enrollment period without overpaying. voice-verified

Today's show is produced by Ariana Osborough with supervising producer Melanie Roy. voice-verified

I'm J.R. voice-verified

Whelan for The Wall Street Journal. voice-verified

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