Ready to return to office-based working?

15/04/2025 34 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

Hearing your employer announce a return to office-basedworking can be quite a shock, with lots to consider. Career Change Professional, Zoë Streeter, highlights how this can be an opportunity as much as it can be an unwelcome change. Zoe shares five steps to help approach the situation with a calm and constructive head, and tips on creating a 30-day plan to support you with any changes.>>>Please share this episode with your friends and colleagues. That simple act of kindness could really help them with a potentially stressful situation.>>>Submit your comments and topic requests at shefeelsgood.org/podcast. Zoe’s five steps:1.       Research 2.       Build your own case3.       Pick the right time4.       Talk with active listening5.       Compromise or leaveTime stamps:02:00    Understanding the Employer’s Perspective02:45    Accessing legal advice03:20    STEP 1 - Researching and Exploring05:23    Reflecting on changes in your personal set-up05:55    STEP 2 - Building your own case06:27    Employment Relations Flexible Working Act07:20    Taking out the emotion11:20    STEP 3 - Picking the right time to speak with your employer12:36    STEP 4 - Active Listening14:28    STEP 5 - Knowing your ‘Line in the Sand’15:27    Exploring trial periods and phased transitions17:56    Transitioning back to office life23:27    Creating a 30-day plan25:35    Encouraging positive office culture29:09    Mentoring and knowledge sharing opportunities  Zoe’s contact details:linkedin.com/in/zoë-streeter-2b3901101Email [email protected] your comments and topic requests at ⁠shefeelsgood.org/podcast⁠.