Smarter Working: Supporting Clinical Team Members to Return to the Workforce
Synopsis
Huge numbers of veterinary professionals take career breaks for a range of reasons including maternity and paternity leave, caring for relatives, travelling and diversifying into non-clinical work. Many subsequently re-enter clinical practice and many more wish to re-enter practice but do not feel supported to do so.
This joint session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with re-entering the workforce after a career break, and the importance of supporting these individuals and appreciating the value they can bring to our teams.
Malcolm and Lizzie will lay out practical insights and actionable strategies for making the return to work successful from two perspectives: the employer’s viewpoint, emphasising the creation of a supportive work environment, and the employee’s perspective, focusing on personal experiences and effective strategies for a successful return.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand who returners are and the specific challenges and needs they may face after a career break
- Provide insights into effective strategies to help those returning to work, and explore the business case for supporting return to work to build a resilient and high-performing veterinary team.
- Provide employees with the confidence to navigate their return to work through mentorship and a structured return-to-work programme
