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Parental Leave: Preparing for return to work

Juggling the stressful demands of work and family can harm employee and family wellbeing, having a negative impact on work productivity. Work and Family Support Programs resource employees to thrive and nurture a family-friendly workplace culture.
  • 1 Hour
  • Seminar (Specialised)
  • Working Parents
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Description

This session is part 2 of a 2-part series to support parents and carers going on parental leave and return to work.

Part 2: Preparing for return to work

Part 1: Organising leave and staying in touch

Learn more about our program organising leave and staying in touch

Being on parental leave is both an exciting time and a busy time.  Understanding leave entitlements, staying in touch, preparing for return to work and navigating the many changes at home can be quite daunting. However, employees who take the time to get organised are better able to manage the transition from parental leave and make the most of their time at home before their return to work.

This webinar is designed for employees currently on parental leave and planning to return to work or employees who are considering parental leave options and would like to learn more about return to work after parental leave. When organisations provide their employees with support and resources to manage the transition to parental leave, it reduces employee stress with the handover and helps them to succeed at work. and at home. Workplace programs that support working parents and their families to thrive, nurture a family-friendly workplace culture.

Structure

Flexible learning with:

  • Interactive Webinar.
  • Webinar Recording.
  • Tip Sheet.

Each session supports employees to develop their knowledge and skills with:

  • A live 1-hour interactive webinar with step-by-step strategies.
  • Opportunity to ask questions with a family wellbeing expert.
  • Engaging with interactive elements including polls and reflective activities.

After the webinar participants and their family have access to:

  • Webinar recording (for 4 weeks or the duration of 6 or 12-month webinar series).
  • Downloadable Tip Sheet with links to further resources.

Each individual session can be part of a 6 or 12-month webinar series. Providing working parents with ongoing programs throughout the year, empowers employees to develop and embed sustainable wellbeing practices.

Learn more about our 12 and 6-month programs at the links below:

Learn more about WWP 12-month program

Learn more about WWP 6-month program

The Win Win Parenting Program is developed by family wellbeing expert, Dr Rosina McAlpine, and offered in partnership with TELUS Health.

 

Availability

All of our learning programs are delivered in English. Local languages may be available for an additional fee.

Objectives

The step-by-step practical strategies in this session help employees prepare to make the most of their parental leave and prepare for return to work, including:

  • Getting organised at home for return to work.
    • Home and childcare responsibilities
    • Childcare
    • Creating routines
  • Self-care.
  • Mental and physical health support.
  • Reconnecting with colleagues.
  • Plan for return to work: When, how and where.
  • Notifying your employer.
  • Finding your new rhythm for work and family life.

By attending this session, new parents and carers will have a better understanding of the many factors they need to consider at home and at work to achieve a smooth transition from parental leave when returning to work.

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