Category
Business
Autumn Teasers
Trend cluster
Category
Workplace
Sabbatical
Businesses are establishing or highlighting workplace sabbatical programs.
3.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Workplace Sabbatical trend?
Workplace Sabbatical: In an effort to reduce employee burnout and ensure retention, sabbaticals offered by companies are being established or if they already exist, emphasized as an employee perk. These programs are a benefit for employees who have spent several years at a company, and include weeks of time taking a break from work to explore passions, rest, or do volunteer work.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Workplace Sabbatical trend
Behind "The Great Resignation" is a workforce that's burning out, being paid low wages, and/or feeling disillusioned about unethical practices or inequality. In order to help employees avoid feelings of burnout and distress, workplace benefits that help employees learn, earn, rest, or enjoy more flexibility are becoming more popular. For brands, they offer the benefit of employee happiness and loyalty to the company.
Trend themes
Themes within the Workplace Sabbatical trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Employee Sabbatical Programs
Companies are establishing or emphasizing sabbatical programs to reduce employee burnout and increase retention.
02
Workplace Benefits Programs
More companies are offering a variety of benefits to their employees to increase happiness and loyalty.
03
Environmental Internship Programs
Companies are offering internships that allow employees to take time away from work and volunteer for environmental organizations.
Industry implications
What the Workplace Sabbatical trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Human Resources
HR departments can benefit from exploring and implementing sabbatical and benefits programs to increase employee happiness and retention.
For
Environmental Organizations
Environmental groups can benefit from partnering with companies to provide internship programs that allow employees to volunteer during sabbaticals.
For
Retail and Hospitality
Companies in the retail and hospitality industry can benefit from offering sabbatical and benefits programs to attract and retain employees in a competitive job market.
Workshop question
How could your brand better invest in its employees' personal or financial wellbeing?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Workplace Sabbatical
Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 28%, freshness 12%.
Popularity54%
Activity28%
Freshness12%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Workplace Sabbatical trend
4 featured examples from Aug 13, 2022CategoryWorld
Paid Two Month Sabbaticals
Intel Offers Its Employees a Paid Two Month Vacation Every Seven Years
Tech companies can highlight employee benefits programs as a way to retain top talent and differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
CategorySpecial
Workplace Benefits Programs
McDonald's Offers Paid Sabbaticals for 10-Year Employees
The fast food industry can offer comprehensive benefits programs, including opportunities for paid sabbatical leaves, to attract and retain dedicated and experienced employees.
CategoryLifestyle
Environmental Internship Programs
Patagonia Offers a Work Sabbatical During its Internship
Outdoor apparel companies can offer environmental internship programs as a way to attract and retain employees who share their brand values and desire to protect the environment.
CategorySpecial
Accessible Employee Sabbatical Programs
Adobe Offers Mandatory Sabbaticals for 5-Year Employees
HR departments could develop and implement mandatory sabbatical programs to improve employee retention and job satisfaction.
