Hello there! At Axelerant, we truly value personal growth, self-discovery, and the occasional need to take a step back from work. We've crafted this guide with our core values of enthusiasm, kindness, and openness in mind. If you choose a sabbatical, we're eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back, reenergized, and brimming with fresh perspectives.
Purpose:
Embracing personal growth and well-being, our sabbatical leave is designed to offer team members a chance for self-discovery, quality family time, or a well-deserved break, promoting a balanced life.
Eligibility:
Full-time team members with three years of continuous service qualify for a sabbatical.
Duration:
Sabbaticals range from one to four months. Team members are expected to join work on the date mentioned and approved in their sabbatical leave request.
Paid/Unpaid:
For those pursuing studies, sabbaticals are paid for up to one month; other reasons are unpaid but enriched with your valuable experiences.
Notice:
Plan ahead! A friendly heads-up to your manager and then a quick email to People Ops three months in advance is all it takes.
Frequency:
Experience a sabbatical for every three years of uninterrupted full-time service.
Post-Sabbatical:
No team member-initiated separation requests will be accepted for one year post-sabbatical.
Application:
To apply for your sabbatical leave simply chat with your manager, submit through our platform, and receive final approval within a week.
Return:
Please inform People Ops about your return 15 days before your last leave date via people@axelerant.com so your team will be ready to welcome you back!
Compensation:
Axelerant's medical insurance will continue to cover you and your dependents.
Your consolidated leave will be prorated to 2.9 days per month from April 1st for the months you will work in that fiscal year.
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.
Axelerant Property:
Keep it safe! You can hold onto Axelerant property responsibly; just remember, a little care goes a long way.
Business Needs:
At times, business needs may require your early return to work. In such cases, you can extend your sabbatical leave by a corresponding period to accommodate the time when you resumed work ahead of the originally agreed-upon return date.