Externships and sabbaticals: Group of answer choices Can be part of developing employees to help them find out what other interests they may have and what new avenues they might want to pursue professionally with their current employer. Can be a first step toward separating from an employee by having them work for other companies on a temporary basis. Are good substitutes for internships as they result in making more informed hiring decisions for employers. Are an effective way to lower labor cost as employees work for another employer and get paid by that employer as well