BambooHR Return-to-Work Conversation Guide for Managers
Support employees returning from extended leave.
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Write a guide for managers on return-to-work conversations after extended leave (for example parental leave, long-term sickness or a sabbatical). Policies as I understand them: [POLICIES]. Typical roles and teams: [ROLES]. Support available: [SUPPORT_AVAILABLE]. Cover preparation (update on changes, workload plan, access restored, desk and equipment, handover from the cover person, telling the team only with the employee's agreement) and the first-day plan. Provide a conversation structure with timings and sample wording: welcome back, what has changed, how the person feels about returning (an open question with no pressure to disclose), adjustments they would find helpful, workload and priorities for the first weeks, and agreed check-ins. Include things not to say or ask, such as questions about diagnosis or family plans, and a note on confidentiality. Show a phased return example: week one three days of four hours, week two four days of five hours, week three full-time, with review points recorded and shared with HR [VERIFY policy]. Add a template to record adjustments and review dates, a three-sentence welcome message to send beforehand, and a short manager reflection after the first month. Be warm, respectful and focused on support, not scrutiny. Rights on leave and return vary by place and contract and must be confirmed with HR or a qualified adviser [VERIFY]. Treat this as administrative support only, not employment or legal advice; local rules on records, leave, pay and discipline differ, so note what HR or a specialist should check [VERIFY].
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