More companies offering workers sabbaticals to keep them from quitting their jobs, company says

This trend reflects a shift in the employer-employee relationship, emphasizing the growing demand for flexible and supportive work.Photo bySolen FeyissaonUnsplash

As burnout becomes an increasing concern, workers are gravitating toward employers who offer sabbaticals to enhance their work-life balance and professional development. According to exclusive data from the Chartered Management Institute, over half of managers (53%) reported that their organizations provide sabbatical leave, while about 29% said their companies do not. Notably, sabbaticals are more common in the public and charity sectors (62%) compared to the private sector (44%).

The survey also revealed that younger managers, particularly those under 55, place a higher value on sabbatical leave, with 80% considering it important compared to 72% of their older counterparts. This trend reflects a shift in the employer-employee relationship, emphasizing the growing demand for flexible and supportive work arrangements.