We analyzed 160,000 time-off requests.
What we found will change how you design PTO policies across countries.
The "standard" approach to time off is often based on outdated studies and gut feelings. To find the truth, Deel analyzed over 160,000 approved requests from 18,000+ employees across the EEA, UK, US, Canada, and Mexico.
The data revealed a massive gap between common PTO narratives and how global teams actually behave. From the "unlimited PTO paradox" to hidden cultural drivers behind sick leave duration, we’re sharing the insights you need to build a competitive, compliant, and high-retention leave strategy.
In this session, we’ll reveal:
- Debunking the Paradox: who takes the least time off (it's not who you think!)
- The France vs. World Reality: Why French RTT and entitlement rules create a unique leave profile - and what you can learn from it.
- The Sick Leave Gap: Why European workers take more sick time than North Americans, and the policy nuances that drive the difference.
Agenda
- Data Keynote: A first look at findings from 160k+ global time-off requests.
- Policy Deep Dive: Comparing leave trends across Europe and North America.
- Platform Demo: Three localized scenarios.
- Q&A: Expert insights on scaling your global people strategy.
Who should attend?
- People & HR Heads: Build a data-backed culture that balances employee wellness with operational scale.
- HR Managers: Stop guessing on global entitlements and start using localized automation that handles the research for you.
- Founders of Remote-First Startups: Design a flexible leave policy that attracts top talent without creating a management nightmare.
- Finance Directors & COOs: Understand the hidden costs of leave and how automated compliance reduces financial exposure.
