# Workplace Sabbatical Businesses are establishing or highlighting workplace sabbatical programs. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 12, 2022 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/workplace-sabbatical ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 13, 2022 - Published: Aug 12, 2022 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Workplace Sabbatical trend ### Employee Sabbatical Programs Companies are establishing or emphasizing sabbatical programs to reduce employee burnout and increase retention. ### Workplace Benefits Programs More companies are offering a variety of benefits to their employees to increase happiness and loyalty. ### Environmental Internship Programs Companies are offering internships that allow employees to take time away from work and volunteer for environmental organizations. ## What the Workplace Sabbatical trend means for industry ### For 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 for Workplace Sabbatical Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 28%, freshness 12%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 12% ## Examples of the Workplace Sabbatical trend 4 featured examples from Aug 13, 2022. - [Paid Two Month Sabbaticals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-1): Intel Offers Its Employees a Paid Two Month Vacation Every Seven Years (Category: World) Implication: Tech companies can highlight employee benefits programs as a way to retain top talent and differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. - [Workplace Benefits Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-benefits-program): McDonald's Offers Paid Sabbaticals for 10-Year Employees (Category: Special) Implication: The fast food industry can offer comprehensive benefits programs, including opportunities for paid sabbatical leaves, to attract and retain dedicated and experienced employees. - [Environmental Internship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-internship-program): Patagonia Offers a Work Sabbatical During its Internship (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: 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. - [Accessible Employee Sabbatical Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-sabbatical-program): Adobe Offers Mandatory Sabbaticals for 5-Year Employees (Category: Special) Implication: HR departments could develop and implement mandatory sabbatical programs to improve employee retention and job satisfaction. ## Recent trend clusters - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Errand Leisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/errand-leisure) (Business) - [Category Mashups](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/category-mashups) (Business) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [Repairable Hardshell Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sperro-sv) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)