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Five Reasons To Offer Two Weeks Pre’cation Before the Start Date

The Idolbuster

Any company that is serious about building a long term relationship with employees should consider offering a pre’cation; not as a feel good measure, but as a serious business investment. The pre’cation offers employees two weeks paid vacation before the start date.

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Plan a Satisfying Retirement

Harvard Business Review

That’s a long time,” says Marc Freedman, CEO of Encore.org and the author of The Big Shift. It’s also important that you leave on good terms with your company and indicate if you are open to occasional projects and assignments — which is a good way to keep your hand in your profession. Be willing to experiment.