Career Blog: Maternity
How to manage it successfully
Taking a leave from your career whether it be for maternity, parental or adoption leave, following the birth or adoption of a child, can be difficult to transition in and out of for employees. CERIC, the Canadian Education and Research Institute of Counselling, funded a project on how to effectively navigate these career transitions. The tips and recommendations that this report offers is of great value to both employees and employers who are affected by these transitions. It is meant as a starting point to support and encourage individuals to develop promising career management strategies while navigating this time in their lives. Be sure to check out this report on our website under Career Management.
But that’s not all. You need to also familiarize yourself with where to find important information about what options and benefits are available to you at McMaster University as you welcome new additions to your families. Find out here how to request your leave of absents as well as other important information. http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/benefits/loa/pregnancy/
A Career Coach can also help you navigate your transition before and after your leave by providing value career management tips and strategies. Meet your coaches.
Equipping yourself for this journey and preparing in advance will set you up for success during this time of career transition. As Benjamin Franklin put it “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Get informed, search out the helpful resources and have an open dialogue with your manager about your career transition and how to manage it effectively.
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