We genuinely value personal growth, self-discovery, and the occasional need to step back from work. If you choose a sabbatical, we're eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back, re-energized, and brimming with fresh perspectives.
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Team members are expected to join work on the date mentioned and approved in their sabbatical leave request.
Process
As the first part of your sabbatical application, you and Please work with your reporting/career manager will work together to complete the following checklist for your sabbatical leave application:
Plan: We recommend that you plan your transition at least a quarter in advance with your respective reporting manager.
Inform: Email people@axelerant.com and cc your respective reporting + career manager with whom you’re having the conversations and provide . Provide all the relevant details for so the team can take further action by the team.
Compensation
Axelerant's medical insurance will continue to cover you and your dependents.
Your consolidated leave will be prorated to 3.3 days per month
Pension contributions, such as IRA, PF/VPF, etc., will not be made during this period.
According to the Payment of Gratuity Act of 1972, sabbatical leave does not interrupt service continuity and will not affect the gratuity amount.
Sabbaticals will not affect your appraisal or promotion cycles.
Sabbaticals are paid for up to one month when team members pursue studies. Other reasons are unpaid.
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We expect you to hold onto any Axelerant property in a responsible manner.
Exceptional Situation
Incase In case a business situation arises, we will explore with you if whether an early return is possible. By no means, it’s a compulsion on either parties.