A sabbatical is an incredibly rewarding opportunity available to some fortunate employees who have put in a certain amount of time with their current employer. Distinct from traditional paid time off, ...

Early last year, after winding down a long-term work contract in Hong Kong and relocating to England, for the first time in 20 years, I found myself with plenty of time on my hands and nothing to do.

Last month, I kicked off what will be a year-long series on life during a sabbatical. In today’s post, I hope to generate some discussion about what you can do before a sabbatical begins so you start ...

What if you could take a month — or more — off work and still get paid for it? We’re not talking about vacation days, but instead, paid sabbaticals. Originally, sabbaticals were most commonly given to ...

Michael Vuong, head of project management at fashion specialist BrandAlley, has worked hard to reach the top of his profession. However, he recognizes that people who succeed in business also enjoy ...

As regular readers know, I’m on sabbatical this year, and spending the time as a non-degree student in Loyola University Chicago’s MA program in Digital Humanities. Being a student again (it’s been a ...

I am writing this from a seaside cafe on the Greek island of Paxos. I’ve just ordered a freddo cappuccino. My husband, Rahul, is sitting across from me engrossed in a book. Our itinerary for the ...

I'm on Ed Yong's newsletter email list. Yong is a science journalist who, in addition to a plethora of award-winning articles and two books, has published some of the best pieces about healthcare ...

Taking extended leave wasn’t a new idea for Paul Luning (MBA 2011), it was more of a family tradition: his parents credit their extended honeymoon as a defining moment in their lives. Paul took time ...

Should a college doing layoffs simultaneously fund sabbaticals? First, some context. My college doesn't have a publication requirement for faculty. Most faculty here don't publish with any frequency, ...