FAQ: How to Return From Mat Leave (Part 1) with parents Save this for your return from mat leave, even a few reminders can make the transition easier 💛 I’m Jeanelle, Chief Commercial Officer at bugaboousa, content creator, and Founder of worklunch, a career growth series and community for ambitious professionals. Here are two simple but powerful starting points for your return to work plan: Tip #1: Remember, this is a temporary chapter. You are not the same person you were when you left work. If you are feeling uncertain, it does get easier. Also, try not to make any big decisions during this period. Tip #2: Find out what success looks like to your manager. Take the initiative to schedule a 15-minute check-in with both your manager and HR (separately) a couple weeks before returning to work. Ask questions like: “What are the top priorities you’d like me to focus on my first month back?” “What have I missed while I was out of the business?" Small, proactive steps like these ca...