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General Mills’ “Innovation Sabbatical”
Rolled out in 2007 along with a personal sabbatical program, General Mills’ “Innovation Sabbatical” is only offered to members of the company’s “Innovation, Technology and Quality” organization, which is comprised of employees in roles related to research and development, nutrition, quality and engineering. After 7 years of service, these employees may apply for an Innovation [...]
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.
Deloitte's Two Sabbatical Programs
The choice – four weeks of unpaid and unrestricted time off or three to six months of time off to pursue career development or volunteer work, with partial pay. Jessica Muhlenberg, Senior Manager of Benefits at Deloitte, says that the sabbatical programs will benefit the firm with recruitment and retention of high performers, employee satisfaction and in having refreshed employees.
