Archives for July, 2009
Deloitte Rolls Out Two Sabbatical Programs
In June, professional services giant Deloitte rolled out two sabbatical offerings for its US employees: Four weeks of unpaid and unrestricted time off. Offered to any employee who has given at least six months of continuous service and has good performance ratings. Three to six months of time off to pursue career development or volunteer […]
A Sabbatical Sparks Loyalty
Christi Dixon would be lying if she didn’t admit her company’s sabbatical program has kept her on the job. A vice president at Standing Partnership in St. Louis, Dixon has been recruited by headhunters and business acquaintances, but never gave the offers real consideration. Standing Partnership’s 24 staff members are eligible for a two month […]
What Will Stay on Your Bucket List?
There are various ways to learn about how to live life better – follow the happiness research, read self-help vociferously, use downtime to zero in on what’s working and what’s not – or listen in on a conversation in a nursing home. Last Wednesday a 54-year-old dishy blonde, positive and perky woman introduced herself to […]