Investing in Your Employees: How Career Breaks Can Pay Dividends for Your Business

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May 8 2023 • 30 mins

Ever wondered how taking a career break or sabbatical could transform your life? Bex Thomas, a career break and sabbatical expert and coach, joins me to share her love of travel and the benefits of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. We discuss how incorporating career break initiatives into your employee value proposition can create a positive impact on culture, staff retention, and your bottom line.

Discover the perks of allowing employees to take career breaks without formally resigning, such as increased creativity, innovation, and improved talent management. Listen in as Bex shares her personal experience of taking a six-week holiday that transformed her performance, demeanor, and outlook, and learn the importance of having a policy for career breaks and sabbaticals.

Lastly, let Bex guide you through her 6Ws framework to help you contemplate taking that leap, as she shares tips on exploring your "why," connecting with your future self, and practicing mindfulness during your sabbatical. We also discuss the significance of integration, setting intentions, and staying connected with Bex through LinkedIn and Instagram. Don't miss this opportunity to consider how a career break or sabbatical could change your life for the better.

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(0:00:02) - Workplace Sabbaticals
(0:14:36) - Benefits of Sabbaticals for Employers
(0:21:29) - Supporting Career Breaks and Sabbaticals
(0:27:25) - Maximizing the Benefits of a Sabbatical

You can connect with Bec Thomas here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasianthomas/
Website: https://feelgood-getaways.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feel_good_getaways/


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