Helios Partners with PTO Genius to Reimagine How Businesses Manage Paid Leave Programs and Prevent Employee Burnout for Global Teams

The full integration will enhance paid leave policy compliance, time and attendance, and workforce analytics for global organizations using the Helios platform

NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Helios Global Payments Solutions Inc, the AI-powered global human capital management (HCM) and payments platform, announces its integration with PTO Genius, an HR software platform that enables companies to increase productivity and lower employee-related expenses associated with accrued paid time off. In partnership with PTO Genius, Helios' enterprise-grade software will empower global organizations to reimagine PTO programs and improve work-life balance, while decreasing operating costs and enhancing employee loyalty.

The vision of the PTO Genius integration is designed to improve employee wellness and work-life balance, allowing employees to request, approve, track and manage all paid leave programs within a centralized platform. Employees are also empowered to browse and book personalized vacation recommendations and to convert extra PTO into student loans, retirement and health savings. This integration allows Helios to help clients manage risks of burnout, encouraging employees to take time off and assisting employers in understanding when and why burnouts can happen.

"Employee wellness and burnout are some of the most prevalent discussion topics permeating the HR industry, and many global teams must navigate these manually. According to an American Psychological Association survey, 57% of participants shared work-related stress is leading to burnout," says Rick Hammell, Founder and CEO of Helios. "Our partnership with PTO Genius will change how our clients, and their employees, think about paid leave management and proactively get ahead of potential burnout through streamlined absence management, while automating operations, with transformative Paid Leave management and compliance solutions."

With a focus on saving time, reducing costs and simplifying compliance with time off laws, the tactical partnership with PTO Genius reinforces Helios' efforts in delivering innovative, next-generation HR solutions that address the complex needs of today's evolving global workforces. Businesses utilizing the Helios platform will benefit from enhanced compliance and administration with global and local paid leave regulations, streamlined tracking of employee hours and attendance, as well as valuable workforce analytics for optimized management and strategic & best in class decision-making.

"Not nearly enough employees take the necessary time off to disconnect, and it is impacting the overall health of today's global workforce," says Ulises I. Orozco, Co-founder of PTO Genius. "The integration of PTO Genius's award-winning time off, burnout, and global compliance technology within the Helios platform will transform the workforce environment by reimagining from the ground up what people can do with their time off and how employers think about and maximize the impact of their time off policies."

Launching across more than 125 countries and 25 languages, Helios is designed to accelerate growth, streamline operations and simplify the management of global workforces so multinational organization can manage, engage and pay global teams in a centralized portal.

For more information on this partnership, please visit https://www.helios.io/ and https://www.ptogenius.com/.

About Helios
Helios, a leading innovator in workforce management technology for global teams, provides a cutting-edge technology platform that enhances productivity, offers data-driven insights for strategic decisions, and revolutionizes industries to drive global expansion and economic growth. By empowering organizations to reach new markets, maximizing growth potential and contributing positively to the global economy, Helios envisions a world where global expansion is achievable for every organization. The trusted SOC2 Type 1 and ISO 27001 platform offers essential tools, expert guidance, and AI-driven support to streamline hiring, management, and payment processes, enabling seamless collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for teams worldwide. Helios' enterprise-grade tech platform supports various business operations, from hiring contractors to managing global payroll, transcending geographical boundaries and ensuring compliance with local regulations for diverse workforce. For more information, please visit www.helios.io or follow Helios on LinkedIn.

About PTO Genius
PTO Genius is an HR software platform that enables companies to increase productivity and lower employee-related expenses associated with accrued paid time off, turnover, burnout and compliance. Through artificial intelligence, PTO Genius proactively surfaces good times for employees to take leave and makes it easy to convert extra PTO to fund vacations, pay down student loans, contribute to retirement, or cover emergency expenses. Robust reporting capabilities arm their clients with actionable data and analytics to discover emerging trends and identify opportunities to optimize PTO usage.

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