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The Herman Trend Alert June 22, 2005 Take a Break? People who work hard at their jobs for 20 years or more, while raising a family, often reach a point where they just want a break. They want to do something different for a few weeks or a few months, to escape from their routine with new experiences. Those, who engage in this time away from their routine, return refreshed and rededicated to high achievement. In the academic world, colleges and universities grant sabbaticals to professors for a semester or a year. The educators often spend their time away from normal responsibilities doing research, traveling, or teaching in a different environment. In the Herman Trend Alert, we have shared stories of corporations that sponsor sabbaticals to key employees who have been on the job for certain periods of time. Some executives are now negotiating such time off as part of their compensation arrangements when they are recruited. As people strive for greater balance between their personal lives and their work lives, we forecast that there will be an increase in the number of individuals and couples who will leave their jobs and engage in different activities for a pre-established period of time. Our subscribers who have written to tell us about their plans report that they are taking off for periods of two months, three months, six months, or a year. Practically everyone plans a unique set of experiences that fits personal interests. Sabbatical activities include spending extended quality time with an elderly relative, returning to school (often for a graduate degree), traveling, working at a totally different kind of job in a different locale (sometimes even in a different country), writing a book, or renovating a house. Every story we hear is unique. Not everyone can afford to take months off without an income, although we have learned about many people who somehow find imaginative ways to finance their extended time off. Some simply arrange temporary jobs when they need more money. With the demand for good workers, anyone with marketable skills can sign on with a temporary employment agency. Is there a break in your future? Be creative! © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." IS YOUR EMPLOYER AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE®? Our effective, onsite seminars, workshops, and consulting can help you get there. We offer 1-, 2-, 3-hour, and full-day programs to help you communicate what it takes to become an Employer of Choice® and inspire your folks to get it done. In the future, being an Employer of Choice® will not be optional. Call Carol at 336-210-3547 to arrange a no-obligation conference call. Email info@EmployerOfChoice.com for more information. Or order the electronic version of the Employer of Choice book on your desktop for only $17.80 @ http://hermangroup.com/store/books_all.html#2. EMPLOYERS AND JOBSEEKERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS Advertise at or attend VetJobs Virtual Career Fairs. VetJobs, the top veterans' job board, and PSI, the premier diversity job fair producer, are teaming up to launch these VeteransCONNECT events. Early employer registration is now open with employer loading by February 15th. Candidate loading begins March 1st. They anticipate 25-30 employers and have an attendee goal of 2,000 skilled jobseekers. Promoted extensively, early registration for this event begins is open NOW. To register or request additional information, please contact VetJobs at 877-838-5627 or e-mail info@vetjobs.com; they will forward an electronic flyer right away. Employers: Mention the Herman Trend Alert to receive a Bonus. CALCULATE THE HIGH COST OF YOUR EMPLOYEE TURNOVER With our Bliss-Gately tool, you can calculate the many hard and soft costs, down to the last penny. Great for justifying your investments in retention! At only $249/computer or $999 for a 6-site license, it is a real bargain! Visit http://www.hermangroup.com/store/software.html to order yours today! Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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