Individual online course
Managing extended leave | Before, during and after
Managing extended leave | Before, during and after
- Duration : 90 min.
- Available languages: English and French
- Certification : yes!
- For whom: Managers
When a team member takes a long leave of absence, the whole team can feel a bit off balance. It’s a delicate announcement, the impact is felt, and the return can raise questions. But what if you could navigate these moments with more ease, clarity, and humanity?
In this training, you’ll learn how to manage each phase of a leave of absence—from the initial announcement to the person’s return—with professionalism, empathy, and structure. You’ll discover how to support the person on leave without burning yourself out, how to reassure the team without breaking confidentiality, and how to turn these often delicate situations... into opportunities to strengthen collaboration.
What if these unavoidable moments became levers for trust, team cohesion, and collective well-being?
By exploring the various sections of this training, you will be able to:
- Handle each step of a work leave with professionalism and empathy.
- Ensure clear and respectful communication with the team to minimize tensions and foster collaboration.
- Recognize your own areas for improvement in managing absences to adopt a more mindful, supportive, and consistent approach.
Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Responding to the announcement with professionalism and empathy
- Learn how to respond appropriately when an employee informs you they’re taking a leave of absence.
- Avoid common missteps and build a foundation of trust right from the start.
Informing the team without breaching confidentiality
- Discover the 5 steps to making the announcement the right way.
- Become aware of common pitfalls that could disrupt team balance.
Staying connected… without overstepping
- Master the right approach to stay present without adding pressure during the leave.
- Set the stage for a smoother return.
Preparing for a smooth return
- Structure a return-to-work plan that’s both human and realistic.
- Learn how to reassure, adjust workloads, and re-engage your team.
Staying involved after the employee’s return
- Recognize signs of vulnerability, adapt your support, and bring this sensitive chapter to a thoughtful, consistent close.
Period of validity
Period of validity
Training is available 90 days from the date of purchase
Purchase for Your Team
Purchase for Your Team
Here are the instructions for purchasing courses for your team members :
Step 1 – Add the desired number of courses for your team members to your cart.
Don’t worry if you’re not sure which course to assign to whom: you’ll be able to specify this after the purchase.
Step 2 – Enter your personal information during the checkout process.
Step 3 – Check your order confirmation email. It will include all the instructions you need to assign the courses to your team members.
Each training session is personal and cannot be shared. Please ensure you choose the correct number for your team!
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Why choose this training?
Discover a unique approach that goes beyond simple theoretical concepts. At Boostalab, each training is designed to be practical, interactive and directly applicable in your professional daily life. You will see results tomorrow!
The more you buy, the more you save!
Whether it's for you or your team, it pays to consolidate your purchases:
- 5 to 9 training courses: 30% discount
- 10 + training courses: 50% off!