BlackRock Offers Unlimited Time Off to Lure Tech Talent

The video discusses the trend of offering unlimited vacation time as a benefit, particularly in competitive industries like Silicon Valley and Wall Street. It highlights how such policies may not lead to increased time off due to reverse psychology, as employees fear appearing unproductive. The discussion also touches on alternative compensation methods, such as covering medical costs or offering sabbaticals, which are not always reflected in traditional economic metrics but can be beneficial for growth.

What trend is observed regarding the actual vacation time taken by employees with unlimited vacation policies?

What alternative forms of compensation are mentioned in the text aside from cash?