Archives for November, 2009
ARCO’s Sabbatical Bonus
Since 1992, a small construction company in St. Louis has offered its 250 employees even more than a sabbatical. After every five years of service, ARCO Construction Company’s employees get a 4-week paid break and a $3500 travel bonus.
Sabbaticals at a Small PR Firm
Standing Partnership’s 24 staff members are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical after seven years of employment. Because a three- to five-year turnover is pretty standard in the communications industry, the program gives the firm several extra years to build relationships with its team members.