- 1. Pro: Sabbaticals for social good can enhance employee morale, personal development, and company reputation by demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.
Harvard Business Review: [The Benefits of Sabbaticals]
https://toggl.com/blog/sabbatical-leave - 2. Con: Providing paid sabbaticals can be costly for companies, potentially impacting their financial performance and resource allocation.
Forbes: [Cost of Sabbaticals]
https://www.insperity.com/blog/employee-sabbaticals/ - 3. Unsure: The feasibility and impact of offering sabbaticals depend on the company’s size, industry, and financial health.
SHRM: [Sabbatical Policies]
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/employers-use-benefits-perks-to-counter-great-resignation - 4. Pro: Employees who take sabbaticals for social good often return with renewed motivation, new skills, and a broader perspective, benefiting the organization.
Inc.: [Sabbaticals and Employee Growth]
https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-benefits-of-employee-sabbaticals-for-mental-health-and-creativity - 5. Con: Managing workload and covering responsibilities during an employee’s sabbatical can be challenging for employers.
Business News Daily: [Challenges of Sabbaticals]
https://barrazacarlos.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-taking-sabbaticals-for-professional-growth/ - 6. Unsure: The success of sabbatical programs requires careful planning and clear guidelines to ensure they meet both employee and company goals.
Deloitte: [Sabbatical Programs]
https://www2.deloitte.com/sg/en/pages/careers/articles/a-once-in-a-lifetime-learning-opportunity-during-sabbatical-leave.html - 7. Pro: Offering sabbaticals for social good can help attract and retain employees who value corporate social responsibility and work-life balance.
The Balance Careers: [Employee Attraction and Sabbaticals]
https://www.businessinsider.com/paid-sabbaticals-leave-company-productivity-employee-retention-wellbeing-loyalty-2023-1 - 8. Con: Some argue that sabbaticals can disrupt business operations and create gaps in team continuity and performance.
The Wall Street Journal: [Sabbatical Disruptions]
https://vulcanpost.com/758479/pandemic-burnout-mental-health-singapore/ - 9. Unsure: Regular assessment of sabbatical programs can help determine their long-term benefits and identify areas for improvement.
McKinsey & Company: [Evaluating Sabbaticals]
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/supporting-employees-in-the-work-life-balancing-act
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