What is the PTO policy at Bell?

Vacation time dedicated to the "leisure of life" is dependent on tenure but starts at 96 hours for the salaried popualation and increases over time. Personal time dedicated to the "business of life" is 80 hours per year, but is prorated upon start and renews each year. My experience has been being able to use it all very flexibly throughout the entire year, from anything with auto/home maintenance to volunteering.

The policy is clearly outlined. However, you will have to fight your manager on every PTO/Vacation. Financial managers are focused on ensuring you use up your Vacation as much as possible. Even though PTOs are considered the "Business of Life" such as maintenance work at home, going to the DMV, doctors appointments etc. You will be fighting for your PTO time.

It was recently changed from "sick time" to PTO with 80 hours per year.