According to Wikipedia, a sabbatical is “a rest or break from work; an extended period of time intentionally spent on something that’s not your routine job.”
Defined by the World Health Organization as feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and reduced professional efficacy.
The Shift Matters is your third-party sabbatical design & guidance provider, partnering with your talented HR team to develop, execute, and measure the outcomes of your sabbatical program. No need to worry about a lack of resources or blurred lines of accountability, the EPIC Sabbaticals program can handle it all.
EPIC Sabbaticals follows a proprietary guidance program that provides structured exercises designed for reflection and key milestone touch points; but allows for personalization to ensure both your employees and your organization gain the unmatched benefits of intentional time away.
Need support in facilitating your organization’s sabbatical program alongside your talent?
We serve as an extension of your internal team, offering a personalized, guided experience that assists in amplifying, formalizing, and quantifying your existing sabbatical program.
Shape your existing sabbatical program or initiate one to tackle your talent management challenges!
We provide design consulting services that guide your organization to modernize your current sabbatical program to position it as a flagship strategy or to create a program for meeting business outcomes.
Good news! Sabbaticals don’t just mitigate burnout. They also improve:
Juli Okal, Founder of The Shift Matters, developed the proprietary sabbatical guidance program that the EPIC Sabbaticals program relies on. This innovative approach takes the previous unstructured sabbatical format and shifts it to include opportunities for participants to reconnect with what matters and revitalize their and their team’s effectiveness and contributions.
The program design was influenced by Juli’s 30+ years of first-hand corporate experience. She witnessed ecosystems becoming ill-equipped to navigate the future of work. She knew there had to be a better way. She leaned into her continuing education and certifications focused on people, systems, education, and technology to build a truly comprehensive program. Additionally, Juli incorporated learnings and pro tips from top leadership coaches and thought leaders to ensure the program was well-rounded and inspiring enough to demonstrate increased capacity – not just for one person – but in the future of work for all.
