Return to Work Interviews
Managing employee absence can be an easier process if you have the correct procedures in place. One of the best methods is to use a return-to-work interview: a face-to-face meeting between an employee and their line manager, focusing on the employee’s recent absence.
Such interviews may cover:
- The period of absence
- Developments while that employee was away
- Adjustments to the employee's role, working hours, etc, upon return
- A team or company catch-up
These interviews can be used for both short and long-term absences such as:
- Sickness
- Compassionate leave
- Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Career breaks or sabbaticals
