Business & Management
Returning to Work for Employees
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Returning to Work for Employees eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of how to prepare for and manage a return to work following a period of absence.
The course explores the practical and personal considerations involved in returning to the workplace, including communicating with managers, understanding any changes that have occurred, rebuilding routines and managing workload. Learners will consider how to raise concerns, identify support they may need and take an active role in achieving a positive and sustainable return to work.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees preparing to return to work following a period of absence.
- Employees who have recently returned to the workplace.
- Employees returning following extended leave.
- Employees adjusting to changes in their role or workplace following absence.
- Anyone looking for guidance on preparing for and managing a return to work.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding the process of returning to work following an absence.
- Preparing appropriately before returning to the workplace.
- Recognising that returning to work may require a period of adjustment.
- Communicating with managers before and during the return to work.
- Understanding the purpose of return-to-work discussions.
- Identifying information that may be useful before returning.
- Understanding changes that may have occurred during an absence.
- Re-establishing workplace routines and responsibilities.
- Reviewing current roles, priorities and expectations.
- Managing workload appropriately when returning.
- Setting realistic expectations during the transition back to work.
- Identifying potential challenges associated with returning.
- Raising concerns or difficulties appropriately.
- Discussing support needs with a manager.
- Understanding that workplace adjustments may be appropriate in some circumstances.
- Following any agreed return-to-work arrangements.
- Recognising the importance of regular communication during the return.
- Asking for clarification where workplace processes or responsibilities have changed.
- Reconnecting with colleagues and workplace relationships.
- Managing personal confidence when returning after an extended absence.
- Recognising personal signs of excessive pressure or difficulty.
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries and sustainable working practices.
- Understanding the importance of appropriate rest and recovery.
- Reviewing progress following the return to work.
- Participating constructively in follow-up discussions.
- Identifying when additional workplace support may be required.
- Knowing where to seek appropriate support or guidance.
- Taking an active role in achieving a positive and sustainable return to work.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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