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Organisations benefit from employees taking sabbaticals, research shows
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- 01 Mar 2024
- David Burkus
- Harvard Business Review
The article summarises the findings of a number of research studies into the effect of sabbatical leave on employee wellbeing and organizational performance. Benefits to individuals from sabbaticals can include a decline in stress and an increase in overall well-being, while organisations can use sabbatical programs as a means to stress test their procedures and give aspiring leaders a chance to grow.
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Rest, reflect, recharge - experts share how to do sabbaticals right
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- 01 Sep 2023
- Emily Haynes
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
Many of us dream of taking a sabbatical and leaving work behind for a few months, but that's not as simple as it sounds. Experts say sabbaticals are not just a break from work. They demand deep introspection and significant planning to schedule time for rest, reflection, and sometimes adventure. The article gives advice on how to get the most out of the sabbatical experience, and looks at some common types of sabbaticals - 'passion projects', 'quests' and 'free dives'.
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Allstate's returnship program ensures career breaks aren't career enders
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- 16 Feb 2023
- Alyssa Place
Research shows that taking time away from the office is becoming more commonplace, and can even be seen as a strength. The article looks at the 16-week returnship program offered by insurance company Allstate, as an example of how to recruit valuable yet often overlooked individuals who have been on career breaks. Companies like Amazon, Meta, Accenture, Pepsi and others have also launched similar return-to-work programs.
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'Returnships' are a big new work trend you need to know about
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- 26 Jan 2023
A look at schemes like Goldman Sachs' pioneering 'returnships' program, first designed in the wake of the 2008 economic crash and still running fifteen years later. The returnship is specifically tailored for those with existing work experience, who may be coming back after a career break.
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One plus one
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- 01 Aug 2022
- Susan Muldowney
An interview with participants in CA ANZ’s 'Mentor Exchange: Return to Work' program, which connects members who have recently returned to the profession or are contemplating a career break. Mentor Elaine Boyd CA guided Annie Deng CA when she returned to accounting after having a baby - here they both discuss their experiences on the program.
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Are workers more productive at home?
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- 02 Jun 2022
- Justin Fox
- Bloomberg Businessweek
A conversation with Stanford economist Nick Bloom on a surprising find from the COVID-19 pandemic: remote work can lead to productivity gains and fuel economic growth. Bloom has been studying employee benefits and discovered that certain pro-work-life-balance policies (maternity leave, job sharing, part-time work and work from home) were positively correlated with good firm performance.
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Don't underestimate the power of allowing employees to unplug
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- 01 Jun 2022
- Penny Crosman
- American Banker
Many companies on American Banker magazine's 'Best Places to Work in Fintech' list offer sabbaticals or generous vacation time, which helps attract young talent and lets long-term employees re-energize. The article showcases the sabbaticals offered at Ascent Funding, Wise and Alkami as examples, and looks at the advantages and challenges for companies offering these benefits.
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Sabbaticals aren't just for Professors
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- 01 Aug 2021
- Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Traditionally a perk of universities for professors to work on scholarly projects, sabbaticals are catching on in the private sector to improve recruitment, retention and productivity while supporting work-life balance. The article takes a look at the HR policies on sabbaticals in companies such as Citigroup, OneMedical and Adobe. Tips are also given on how to make the most of a sabbatical.
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Is lower pay for shared parental leave discrimination?
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- 01 Dec 2020
- Industrial Law Journal
An analysis of the decisions taken by the Court of Appeal in the joined appeals of Ali v Capita and Hextall v The Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police. The Court had to consider whether it is unlawful sex discrimination for an employer to pay a man taking shared parental leave less than a woman taking maternity leave. A judgement was made that differentiation between maternity pay and shared parental pay was neither direct nor indirect sex discrimination.
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Maintain your network: tips on returning to work after parental leave
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- 27 Jan 2020
- Rani Mehta
- Managing Intellectual Property
Four lawyers share tips on returning to the workforce after taking a break to raise a family.
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A working parent's survival guide
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- 01 Jul 2019
- Daisy Wademan Dowling
- Harvard Business Review
Techniques for reducing stress and successfully balancing your professional and family roles. The author recommends five powerful strategies: rehearse for transitions (including returning to work after parental leave), audit your commitments, communicate effectively, put losses into perspective, and recast your professional identity.
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Sabbatical Success: How to have a business to come back to after six weeks away
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- 01 Sep 2018
- Lisa AK Kirchenbauer
- Journal of Financial Planning
Discusses the benefits of sabbaticals for businesses and employees and how to plan and prepare for a successful time away.
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"Managers are scared of pregnancy. And that means we're losing talent".
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- 01 May 2015
- Robert Jeffery
- People Management
Explores issues faced by women when taking maternity leave or transitioning back to the workplace. Reports on how BDO is rethinking its approach to maternity and providing more support in order to increase retention of its female high-flyers.
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Finding the 'on-ramp': Women who seek return to corporate life face hurdles
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- 12 Mar 2012
- Multichannel News
Women have long been stepping off the corporate grid to pursue other endeavors both personal and professional, but how successful are they at returning to the corporate fold after a career break?
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Sabbaticals pay off
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- 01 Dec 2011
- Kathryn Tyler
- HR Magazine
Discusses the benefits of paid sabbaticals, including improved employee morale, reduced burnout rates, and increased employee retention. Companies in high-stress, fast-paced fields like finance and high technology should consider offering sabbatical benefits.
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I retired. Now how do I unretire?
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- 14 Jun 2010
- Fortune
You retired. But that was then. Now things have changed, and you want – or need – to return to the workforce. Jumping back in after a career break may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be, says Age Wave CEO Ken Dychtwald, an expert on boomers and aging.
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