"It created all this upward momentum in their careers," he told Fortune.
Despite worries that his team would struggle without him, Liew found that his absence allowed others to step up and take on more responsibilities.
While sabbaticals are common in academia, they're still uncommon in the private sector, and they're often not financially supported by the company.
Only 5% of companies offered workers paid extended leave in 2019, a figure that has only grown to 7% in 2023.
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