Research shows sabbaticals boost retention and creativity, writes Jackie Dunham. Among companies that have introduced sabbaticals, the results are consistently positive: lower turnover, higher engagement and employees who return with renewed energy and fresh ideas. Kira Schabram describes them as “extended time off with a purpose other than your regular job.”
One of the most common misconceptions about sabbaticals is that they’re simply extended vacations. A vacation restores energy but rarely changes how someone thinks about their work. A sabbatical, by contrast, can fundamentally shift a person’s relationship with their career.
Source: HRD, May 13, 2026. Link.
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