The paper examines access to and use of maternity leave and return to work policies in a large organisation. The analysis is set within the context of evidence from a recent national survey which illustrates the combinations of paid and unpaid leave arrangements utilised by Australian mothers ...
I’ve been fortunate with my return to work after maternity leave, but not all working moms’ experiences are the same. Those employers who make the effort to show working moms, and parents in general, that they value, support, and are invested in them as people, not just employees, will...
It’s not uncommon to have a bit of anxiety when it’s time togo back to work after maternity leave.There are a lot of changes that have taken place. New mothers are allowed to feel overwhelmed by the change in pace and/or routine that going back to work entails. Maybe your profession...
In this paper we focus specifically on the use of maternity leave, presenting an overview of pre-birth employment and eligibility status, utilisation of maternity and other types of leave, and changes in employment status on return to work. This statistical backdrop is then extended with ...
If your child is starting childcare–whether it’s daycare or with a nanny–consider starting them a week or two before you return to work after maternity leave. This will allow both of you to adjust as you get comfortable with them spending time with new people and a new routine as well...
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While I’m excited to embrace motherhood, I’m also deeply committed to [Company Name]. I plan to return to work refreshed and ready to contribute on [Return Date]. In the meantime, I’ll check emails periodically for urgent matters. ...
you could spend more time in our final weeks of maternity leave focusing on enjoying time with your baby and less time worrying about the return to work? you had access to someone who had been through this all before as well as coaching coached other mothers, like yourself, in successfully...
Q: When do I have to return to work? A: It depends on your personal preferences and finances, as well as the leave policies and laws you are subject to. If you intend to extend your maternity leave, you can save up your personal, sick days, vacation, and paid time off (PTO) allow...
Lucy Swan outlines some of the anxieties which can accompany the return to work after maternity leave and how to limit these feelings.