The rise of the sabbatical: workers looking for additional breaks as burnout concerns rise

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Apr 2025|News archiveThe rise of the sabbatical: workers looking for additional breaks as burnout concerns riseStaff across the UK are increasingly turning to extra time away from the office in the form of sabbaticals as concerns around mental health, wellbeing and burnout continue to be a source of conversation in the workplace. That’s according to specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half.According to its 2025 Salary Guide, almost half (42%) of the