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Beyond Burnout: The wellness PTO revolution

Strengthen your talent and culture. With a unique fusion of psychology, movement, and meaningful travel employees return more engaged, creative, and committed than ever.

Turn employee perks into business advantage

Retain

Talent

+15-25%

 

increase in talent retention among sabbatical-eligible employees

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(HBR)

Improve 

Productivity

+10-20%

 

uplift post structured break due to rest, sport +skill building activities

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(Gallup)

Sustain Performance

20-30%

 

reduction in sick leave by proactively addressing burnout drivers â€‹â€‹

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(CIPD, WHO)

Innovate and Grow

+20%

 

increase in creative contributions and collaboration from immersion in new environments

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(PWC, IDEO) 

'Smart break' Great Benefits

The Harvard Business Review study of sabbaticals at companies like Patagonia and The Motley Food found that "100% of managers reported that returning employees were more creative, had broader perspectives, and were re-energized."

A Bank of America study found that 82% of workers believe paid sabbaticals are an important benefit, with the figure rising for younger generations.

Harvard Business Review notes that companies who offer sabbatical report increases in employee productivity and innovation upon return. .

Reference: Harvard Business Review, "The ROI of Sabbaticals" (2017) and related case studies on Patagonia and Intel.

Adobe shows that employees who take a sabbatical have a retention rate that is 20% higher than those who don't. 

Reference: Adobe's public reports and analysis by the Sabbatical Project cite this ~20% differential. (Source: The Sabbatical Project case studies).​

45% of Millennials and Gen Z expect sabbaticals in their employer offering.

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HBR Research: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals
by Kira Schabram, Matt Bloom and DJ DiDonna

Beyond Burnout. See the big picture

We help business leaders think like olympic coaches and transform a well-intentioned benefit of rest into a strategic measurable asset 

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Managing Director, Financial Services 

Offering structured sabbaticals through NEWOLY to our loyal employees sent a powerful message: we care about your long-term health and career. Our retention for key talent improved dramatically.

How it works

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01

Assess your mindset, and choose your preferences for the break
 

Take the quiz.

Identify your unique needs for recovery and growth.

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Plan and personalise your growth journey with own AI Assistant

Get your blueprint

AI Assistant will tailor your plan according to your unique wants and needs

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Track your progress and feel your energy levels increase again
 

Track and Optimise

Your custom dashboard will track for daily, monthly and annual progress helping you achieve wellness goals.

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Drive your career forward with performance coaching

Return Stronger

Performance coaching ensures meaningful transformation and successful reintegration.

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See it in action

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