A career break or sabbatical is a period of leave of (normally unpaid) absence from work of several months or even years, which does not break employees' continuity of employment.
Many employees take advantage of a career break to study, travel, carry out voluntary work or pursue their interests, among other things. Employers can also benefit from the experience and skills that employees gain while away.
It is a good idea to have a formal policy for career breaks in place, writes Rhoda Darbyshire.
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With the summer ahead of us there is no better time for employers to refresh their attitudes to career break, sabbatical and secondment opportunities, says Mandy Laurie.
