Career & Return Planning

Plan your return to work and explore career opportunities

Plan Your Return

Create a phased return-to-work schedule that supports your recovery

Choose a Phased Return Template

Select a template that matches your needs. You can customize it further below.

Gradual (Recommended)

Slow increase over 4-6 weeks

Week 1-2
20hrs/week, 2 remote
Week 3-4
30hrs/week, 1 remote
Week 5+
40hrs/week, as needed remote

Quick Return

Return to full-time within 2 weeks

Week 1
30hrs/week, 3 remote
Week 2+
40hrs/week, as needed remote

Extended Transition

Gradual return over 8-10 weeks

Week 1-2
15hrs/week, 3 remote
Week 3-4
20hrs/week, 2 remote
Week 5-6
30hrs/week, 1 remote
Week 7+
40hrs/week, as needed remote
Plan Details

💡 Planning Tips

  • • Start slower than you think you need to
  • • Build in review points to adjust the plan
  • • Communicate your plan clearly in writing
  • • Have a backup plan if you need more time
  • • Remember: this is a guideline, not a contract

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