{"id":7063,"date":"2024-10-22T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&p=7063"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T22:24:17","slug":"employees-returning-to-work-after-parental-leave","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/talent-management\/employees-returning-to-work-after-parental-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to support employees returning to work after parental leave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6 ways to support employees returning to work after parental leave<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Employers who effectively support employees returning to work after parental leave can significantly reduce burnout and turnover. Learn about six ways you can do this for your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Published: October 22, 2024 | by Brightmine Editorial Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returning to work after the birth of a child is an important time for new parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a newborn child who is often no more than 12 weeks old in the care of someone else \u2014 whether it’s a daycare provider, a grandparent who lives nearby or even a spouse \u2014 can be emotionally wrenching, especially for first-time parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in sleepless nights, new financial obligations and all the other challenges that come with parenthood, and it’s easy to see why parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults, as noted in a recent report by the US Surgeon General<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By helping parents balance professional responsibilities with family commitments, employers can ensure a smooth reintegration into the workplace and reduce the risk of employee burnout and turnover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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