岸田政権が本当に人材育成を強力に推進したいのであれば、日本にもサバティカル (使途に制限がない職務を離れた長期休暇のこと) というコンセプトを社会全体に浸透させ、具体的政策に落とし込むことが重要だと感じます (今日の日経より)。
Sabbatical
日本経済の復活の為には、「人材育成」「人への投資」が最重要だと現政権は強調しておりますが、現在のハローワークとか、学校教育 (大学までを含めて) の現状だけを見れば、高度な人材育成は非常に難しいと感じます。現在の高度人材育成の主な担い手は、一部の民間企業や一部の大学に限られ、イノベーションを引き起こし、日本経済を強力に復活させるには、国全体から見ると、人材育成システムはあまりにも脆弱すぎると感じます。今日の日経で「サバティカル」という概念が紹介されていましたが、私も、大いに共感いたしました。お金がかかるのは当然ですが、「サバティカル」的人材育成にこそ、大胆な財政支出を行うべきだと思います。
A "sabbatical" has come to mean a lengthy, intentional break from a career.
The concept of the sabbatical is based on the Biblical practice of shmita, which is related to agriculture. According to Leviticus 25, Jews in the Land of Israel must take a year-long break from working the fields every seven years.
Some universities and other institutional employers of scientists, physicians, and academics offer the opportunity to qualify for paid sabbatical as an employee benefit, called sabbatical leave. Some companies offer unpaid sabbatical for people wanting to take career breaks; as of 2005 this is a growing trend in the United Kingdom, with 20% of companies having a career break policy, and a further 10% considering introducing one.
In British and Irish students' unions, particularly in higher education institutions, students can be elected to become sabbatical officers of their students' union, either taking a year out of their study (in the academic year following their election) or remaining at the institution for a year following completion of study. In Israel, school teachers and preschool teachers are entitled to take a sabbatical leave.
日本も是非、見習って欲しい！！！
10 Great Sabbatical Ideas
By Indeed Editorial Team / February 23, 2021
Taking a sabbatical removes you from the structure of the workplace and encourages you to do what inspires and engages you. However, with so many options available, it takes some time and planning to determine the most beneficial way to spend your time away. It can help to research sabbatical ideas when planning your own. In this article, we discuss 10 great sabbatical ideas to help you determine the best way to spend your time away from work.
What is a sabbatical?
A sabbatical is an extended period of time off work. Most sabbaticals last between three and 12 months, but they can be any length approved by an employer. Most sabbaticals are unpaid, but some workplaces may agree to provide compensation while their employee is away from the workplace.
There are several reasons you can choose to take a sabbatical, including:
Pursuing a passion or interest
Discovering your purpose in life
Developing skills related to your career
Focusing on health or family
Regaining balance to approach your career with new energy
10 ways to spend a sabbatical
Consider your interests, budget and lifestyle to determine which of these ideas is the best way to spend your sabbatical:
Travel overseas.
Volunteer to help others.
Complete a project.
Learn new skills.
Organize your life.
Spend time with loved ones.
Make new contacts.
Improve your health.
Start your own business.
Reflect on your life and its purpose.
1. Travel overseas
Traveling abroad is an excellent way to spend your sabbatical, as it exposes you to new cultures, ideas and perspectives that can reshape your thinking and help you work with more inspiration when you return. Without the responsibilities of work, you should also feel calmer and happier. Getting out of your routine can help you build confidence, which you can later take back to your job.
Whether you choose to backpack (荷物を背負って徒歩旅行をする/bǽkpæ̀k) around a country or stay at a resort, take your time and keep an open schedule. This approach lets you spend a longer time at places that really interest you, which you cannot usually do on vacation.
2. Volunteer to help others
Volunteering to help other people or animals is a traditional way to spend your sabbatical. The practice is good for your mental health and an excellent way to build teamwork and communication skills. You could give back to your local community by volunteering at home, or you might choose to travel and work with people or animals in need abroad. Consider the issues you feel passionately about and your skillset to determine the best volunteer opportunity for you. Some great volunteering ideas include:
Working at a wildlife sanctuary (保護区域/sǽŋktʃuèri) or animal shelter
Building homes in communities that are underprivileged or recovering from natural disasters
Teaching English in a third-world country
3. Complete a project
A sabbatical can give you the chance to complete a project you are interested in. Working on these projects is an effective way to hone (磨きをかける/hóun) or expand your skills. It can also give you a sense of purpose during your sabbatical and achievement on its completion. Some of the projects you could complete during your sabbatical include:
Writing a book
Renovating your home or another property
Planning your long-term career moves
4. Learn new skills
A sabbatical can give you the time to learn new skills you have always wanted to acquire. These may be skills that are aligned to your career, could help you pursue a different career or you simply want to have for your own enrichment. Learning new things helps increase your confidence, improve your cognitive function and meet new people. Some skills you could learn during your sabbatical include:
How to code in a popular computer programming language such as Java or C++
Management skills such as financial management and leadership
Fun skills such as sewing (裁縫、縫い物/sóuiŋ) or scuba diving
5. Organize your life
A sabbatical also gives you a chance to clear the clutter (乱雑、混雑、混乱/klʌ́tər) from your home and help you live a more organized life. This practice improves your mental health and helps you live more productively, and you can take it with you when you return to your job. You can organize your home by taking the following steps:
Sorting through your filing cabinet and discarding any outdated or obsolete documents
Removing foods past their use-by date from your fridge and pantry
Having a yard sale or donating items to charity
Adding organizers (書類や小物などを分類・整理して収納できるケースまたは箱/ɔ́rgənàizər) to drawers and closets
6. Spend time with loved ones
Spending time with loved ones during your sabbatical allows you to connect with the people who matter most to you. Strengthening your personal relationships is an excellent way to boost your mood. During your sabbatical, consider:
Spending more one-on-one time with your partner to improve your relationship
Having fun with your children to make memories
Helping your children with their education, through home-schooling or participating in school activities
Spending time with aging or ill relatives
Traveling overseas to meet relatives in your home country
7. Make new contacts
Expanding your circle of contacts can enrich your life in many ways. Being away from your regular workplace allows you to meet new and interesting people. You can make new contacts virtually anywhere, including:
Online spaces, including social networks, online forums and chat rooms
Professional events, including conferences and trade shows
Classes and social groups
A good professional contact may be found anywhere and not just in a traditional career-focused space, so be open to new connections wherever you find them. Focus on meeting people around you and getting to know them. The connections you make may lead to friendship, advice, support and new career opportunities.
8. Improve your health
A sabbatical gives you the time you need to improve your health. Common workplace practices like sitting at a desk for long hours can cause health problems. Many people resolve to adopt healthier habits, but limited leisure time can make sticking to these resolutions a challenge. The following steps can help you improve your health during a sabbatical:
Making exercise part of your everyday routine
Practicing yoga, tai chi or meditation for stress reduction
Learning to cook nutritious food from scratch
Eating regular nutritious meals
Getting a full eight hours of sleep every night
Once you start making these changes, you should notice your health improving. You may even feel more energetic and alert. Your improved mood should make you more productive once your sabbatical ends. Your new healthy behaviors can also become a habit, so you should find it easier to continue them once you return to work.
9. Start your own business (副業的起業)
A sabbatical provides the perfect opportunity to launch the business you have always dreamed of. During your sabbatical, you can assess whether there is a market for your business idea without sacrificing the security of your regular job. Read your employer's non-compete clause if your own business is in a similar industry, however, to make sure your new venture operates within company rules.
Launching a business is the most time-consuming part of becoming your own boss. If you devote enough time to its establishment during your sabbatical, you may be able to operate your business in your spare time once you return to work. If your new venture is very successful, you may even be able to leave your regular day job.
10. Reflect on your life and its purpose
A sabbatical allows you to reflect on your life and what you think its purpose is away from the routine of working life. Taking time for self-reflection and self-assessment during your sabbatical can help you live a happier existence. Ask yourself what your priorities are, what passions you have and whether these driving forces align with your working life.
Time away from your regular work may reinforce that you are on the right path. Alternatively, it may highlight areas of your life that you want to change. A sabbatical allows you to make these changes while enjoying the security of a job to return to, if you want it.
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