Sabbaticals Are On The Rise To Help Retain Workers. Can They Battle Burnout?

<p>To defeat employee burnout amid the crush of the pandemic, companies have been offering impromptu days off or “pop-up” holidays. But growing evidence of exhausted and disengaged workers is prompting some employers to go even further by introducing months-long sabbaticals. The goal: to retain top talent and help prevent the record numbers of resignations taking place in some sectors.</p>