Kristin Accipiter

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard read more

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard for employers to let their workers go for eight to 12 weeks at time.

I think it's here to stay, but there are problems to be ironed out.

I think it's here to stay, but there are problems to be ironed out.

There has to be a certain amount of common sense. As we know, common sense isn't that common.

There has to be a certain amount of common sense. As we know, common sense isn't that common.

I think other benefits are being utilized today more often than sabbaticals as retention tools. Instead of giving us six read more

I think other benefits are being utilized today more often than sabbaticals as retention tools. Instead of giving us six weeks off a year, employees are demanding more day to day flexibility, like the ability to telecommute, flex-time and child care or elder-care benefits. Those are the other areas where we are seeing real growth, while sabbaticals are sort of going up and down.

Sometimes, HR departments have had trouble with employees abusing sabbaticals or asking to cash out of the benefit and just read more

Sometimes, HR departments have had trouble with employees abusing sabbaticals or asking to cash out of the benefit and just keep working.