Gen Z is sparking an emerging vacation change for employees; it may be here to stay

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More workers are taking sabbaticals than before the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by an increased focus on work-life balance and the influence of Gen Z.

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An analysis by payroll and benefits platform Gusto Inc. found about 6.7% of salaried workers were on sabbatical in January 2024, which is double the rate from 2019.

A sabbatical was defined as more than 120 hours of paid leave during the prior two months.

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