Sabbatical Leave
Our Sabbatical Program was introduced on January 2016 and provides both Full- and Part-time staff with a required, paid leave of 4 consecutive weeks out of the office to pursue any activity of their choosing, be it volunteer work, a vacation, learning a new skill, spending time with family, or to simply relax. The intent of the program is three-fold:
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To promote a healthy balance between work and home – Time away from work will allow staff to refocus their energies and priorities outside of the workplace.
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Encourage personal and professional growth – The individual on sabbatical will have time to pursue new skills or refine existing ones, while their absence will create cross-training and learning opportunities within their department or branch.
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Attract and retain only the best talent – To continue to attract and retain top talent while rewarding staff for their years of dedication to the cooperative.
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To learn more about the Guidelines and eligibility of the Sabbatical Leave program, please refer to the Employee Handbook.
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Follow the below steps to ensure a successful Sabbatical Experience!
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Review the Employee Handbook to make sure you qualify for this leave.
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Review the Sabbatical FAQ's to answer any outstanding questions you may have.
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Determine when you would like to take your 4 continuous weeks of Sabbatical Leave.
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Complete a Sabbatical Request Form. *When prompted by the login page, simply click 'Enterprise Sign-in' and you will be automatically sent to the form.
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Review the Sabbatical Leave Guide to help prepare you for your time away and ensure all bases are covered.
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Contact HRBenefits staff with any follow-up questions
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Have fun!