Traditionally, a sabbatical is a period of paid or unpaid leave that is granted to an employee so that they may study or travel. This type of time off is common in higher education settings and in larger organisations, and is usually granted after a defined number of years of service. A conventional sabbatical is year long, even though they can be shorter or longer depending on the reason for taking a professional break.
Pros:
• Personal growth and fulfilment
• Pursue personal and professional aims
• Helps mental health
• Make new contacts
• Discover new talents/passions
• Financially feasible in certain circumstances
• Recreational time for employees who can be more efficient and motivated after their return
Cons:
• Needs immense preparation time from the company
• Harder for companies to seethe benefit in these costs (if paid)
• Unknown outcome in terms of job relevance and further career development
This information was part of the SASSI LLC training materials. If you want to learn more, visit the Ambassadors for Mobility on the SASSI Hub.
