Return to Work

Overview

This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge they need to prepare for a return to work, handle the first few days back and maintain focus and motivation throughout the entire process. In addition, this course also contains guidance on how employers and employees can fulfill their legal obligations.

Objectives

After completing this course, I’ll be able to:

• Recognise the importance of a return to work conversation to ensure a smooth transition back to work.
• Demonstrate the steps you can take to alleviate common negative emotions associated with a return to work.
• Where necessary, plan and implement reasonable adjustments to support someone back to work and prevent the likelihood of further absence.
• Describe what to expect from a return to work conversation and (in the case of longer-term absence) how to plan the first few days back.