Sabbaticals have long been thought of as an academic privilege, but a growing number of companies offer them, especially since the pandemic. DJ DiDonna, a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and founder of The Sabbatical Project, has interviewed hundreds of workers who’ve taken them and studied organizations that offer them. From his research and his ... Show More
Jul 9
Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times
How do you take a young, purpose-led company to the next level? In this special episode, as part of the recent HBR Leadership Summit 2026, The Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón shares how she leveraged the powerful reputation and loyal customers of the mission-driven consumer brand ... Show More
29m 1s
Mar 2023
Taking a Sabbatical as a Business Owner
<p>In this episode of Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to discuss the power of taking sabbaticals as business owners.</p><p>Jason recently returned to work after taking his first sabbatical in nearly 23 years. H ... Show More
20m 25s
Sep 2023
A Sabbatical Will Change Your Life—and Finances
Today, we’re making the personal and professional case for some extended time off. Who needs a sabbatical, and most importantly, how do you take one? We cover the logistics, finances, and psychology behind stepping away from work—along with three interviews: Jen Fisher, the Human ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2021
The great resignation wave
Has the pandemic encouraged more of us to quit our jobs? Rebecca Kesby speaks to Anthony Klotz, associate professor at Texas A&M University, who says the US is about to face a wave of resignations, as many people re-evaluate what they want from a job after months of lockdowns. Be ... Show More
18m 16s
Feb 2022
3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right | Debbie Lovich
Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three essential tips to leaders so employees can keep the ... Show More
15m 52s
<p>Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, advocate for taking extended breaks from work, as outlined in their book <a href='https://37signals.com/books/#calm'><em>"It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work</em></a><em>."</em> While this pract ... Show More
