When done well, a sabbatical can be transformative. When done poorly, it can leave people more disoriented. For many people, ...

What do you do when you’re facing a hard issue at work? If you’re like most people, your first instinct is probably to put your nose to the grindstone and get to it. But more work doesn’t always equal ...

Faculty members must complete the following steps at least one semester prior to the proposed start of the sabbatical leave. If the faculty member has two concurrent appointments, they must request ...

Katherine Ullman was burned out from working intensely during the Covid-19 pandemic and was questioning her next career move. A two-month sabbatical from her job was just what she needed to reevaluate ...

For much of recorded history, marriage was rooted in wealth, social standing and livestock. “Marriage was too vital an economic and political institution to be entered into solely on the basis of ...

The granting of sabbatical leaves of absence is intended for the mutual benefit of the University and the person granted such a leave. Sabbatical leaves may be granted to faculty members in order to ...

Black women are traditionally overworked, underappreciated, and taken for granted; it’s no surprise that many experience burnout and exhaustion. A wellness sabbatical, known as planned time away from ...

It might seem counterintuitive, but taking a temporary step away from my career might actually be the best step I’ve ever taken. The professional sabbatical is an unsung hero of the career path.

— Adobe Systems: Paid sabbaticals of three weeks, combined with accrued vacation or personal time if employees choose, can be taken after five years of continued service with the company. — American ...

A few weeks to think your deep thoughts, write poetry, meander through the forest pondering the meaning of life and go full-on Thoreau — who could be against a period of deep rest and restoration?

Twenty years ago I was coming apart at the seams. As a pastor I was dealing with a number of challenges—and I was not dealing with them well. My young congregation was experiencing impressive growth, ...