{"id":28514,"date":"2022-04-20T19:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-parental-leave-request-preparation-workflow\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T05:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:04:15","slug":"employee-parental-leave-request-preparation-workflow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-parental-leave-request-preparation-workflow\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Parental Leave Request &amp; Preparation Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ra6ximk3G9q1jLWWuNRB4g.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ra6ximk3G9q1jLWWuNRB4g.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Organizing your parental leave can be stressful, exciting, full of anxiety, as well as a whole host of emotions you may not even be able to specifically articulate. This is a big moment in your life, and your parental leave down to every detail will help make the process of welcoming your new child much smoother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before submitting your request, make sure to check your company's policies (probably in the employee handbook), your benefits package, and the regulations in your area so you have a clear idea of what you're entitled to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you're unsure, confused, or uncomfortable with any aspect of the plan, bring it up with your manager immediately. It's much better to overcommunicate something than presume it'll all work out later.<\/p>\n<p>It'll also take that one extra worry out of your head, and let's be honest: You already have enough worries floating around in there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-your-details\">\n<h2>Enter your details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Use the fields below to enter both your details and your manager's details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-your-request-for-parental-leave\">\n<h2>Make your request for parental leave<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Fill out the expected details of your parental leave below. If there are fields you aren't sure about yet (exact dates, need for a replacement, etc.), give your best answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Later in the workflow, your manager and you will work together on the specifics of your plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date request made <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you reviewed the company policy on requesting parental leave? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What date will your parental leave begin? <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What date will your parental leave end? <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will a temporary replacement be needed to cover your duties? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Now just sit tight and wait for your manager's approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After the request is accepted, you'll move on to the planning and preparation stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-request\">\n<h2>Approval: Request<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Make your request for parental leave<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparation\">\n<h2>Preparation:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The following tasks should be completed once the parental leave request is approved but&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong> your leave begins<\/p>\n<p>Building a <strong>solid plan<\/strong> for your absence is <strong>vital<\/strong> to a successful transition. Think carefully about the resources your <strong>colleagues will need<\/strong> to cover your responsibilities <strong>during your leave<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that&nbsp;<strong>your well-being<\/strong> is just as <strong>important<\/strong> during this time. Be <strong>realistic<\/strong> about what <strong>responsibilities<\/strong> you can take on, and if there's any <strong>doubt<\/strong>, err on the <strong>safe side.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Take into account that the <strong>next few months<\/strong> will be very <strong>unpredictable<\/strong> for you. This is a <strong>major change<\/strong> in your life that will affect you physically, emotionally, and psychologically; it'll take time to adjust. <strong>Allow yourself that time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"outline-expectations-during-parental-leave\">\n<h2>Outline expectations during parental leave<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Policies and procedures can differ greatly in different companies and regions, so it's important that you're fully aware of what obligations the company will meet, is required to meet, and isn't responsible for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This task is designed for clarity and transparency. Human error is rampant and people easily forget conversations, even with the best intentions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Completing this task will make sure that you and your manager are on the same page regarding your pay and benefits while on leave. Again, one less thing to worry about, right?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Rate of pay while on leave <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will the leave be covered? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Parental leave benefit\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      PTO\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Sick days\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What benefits are the company required to provide? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is the company's policy on parental leave benefits? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What position will the employee return to? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What structures are put in place to protect the employee's rights and expectations while on leave? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/automations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street Automations<\/a><\/strong>, you can set a trigger with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/docusign\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DocuSign<\/a><\/strong> to automatically request signatures on the parental leave agreement between the company and the employee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"responsibilities--roles\">\n<h2>Responsibilities &amp; roles<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Obviously, someone will need to take over your responsibilities while you're away.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your team or company, this may mean tasks are re-distributed among the team members, an existing employee is temporarily transferred into the existing team, or an external hire is brought in to cover - either on a temporary or permanent basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will additional staff be needed? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How many hours are needed? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What type of contract will be given? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-the-work-update-schedule\">\n<h2>Determine the work update schedule<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Staying updated on work tasks and events can be tricky when you're off for only a day or two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Keeping in the loop long-term - while you're also bending to the will of a small and demanding human - can become absolutely impossible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Creating a schedule to receive these updates will ensure that you know exactly what's going on - in a way that works for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How often will updates be given? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will the updates be delivered? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> List all items to be covered in each update <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-social-schedule\">\n<h2>Create a social schedule<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Team dynamics are an incredibly important part of a positive and productive work environment. You spend&nbsp;<em>a lot<\/em> of time with these people every day, and likely know more about their lives than some non-work friends and family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While there's an obvious need to keep track of work changes in your absence, keeping up with the social interactions is needed, as well.<\/p>\n<p>New parents often find it difficult in those early months to keep up any of their previous social commitments, but - for your sanity - it's an absolute must.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you return, there will also be less for you to catch up on. You'll know all about the new houses, promotions, marriages, and so on that happened during your leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How often should the meetups happen? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Where will the meetups take place? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Automatically adding the meetup dates to everyone's calendar is a great way to make sure no one gets left out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"design-a-contingency-plan\">\n<h2>Design a contingency plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The best-laid plans, right?<\/p>\n<p>It's no secret that things go wrong. Frequently. And almost always in unexpected ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While you may not be able to plan out every potential obstacle you'll encounter, having a general plan on how to handle most situations will leave you better prepared.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your contingency plan will come into play if there are any complications with the child's arrival, accident or illness while on parental leave, an extension of parental leave, or any situation where an ad hoc change is urgently needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Include a secondary contact who can be reached in the event that you're unavailable for some reason. This person will be given the authority to discuss the situation and make decisions in your place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Make sure you inform your secondary contact of the role in the contingency plan and that they're comfortable and available to be your contact point.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Secondary contact name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What events could require the original plan to change? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How could those events affect the employee and\/or the company? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What resources are available to handle these events? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are the company's policies and procedures for each situation? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-contingency-plan\">\n<h2>Approval: Contingency plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Design a contingency plan<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"during\">\n<h2>During:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>At this point, everything should be settled at work so can focus your full attention on your family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember to reach out to HR, your manager, or your colleagues if you have a work-related issue, and communicate transparently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That said, take a break. You've arranged an established schedule for contact from your team, and the company will still be there when you get back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-checkin-meetings\">\n<h2>Record check-in meetings<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>However you check in with your team, a record should be kept of each update.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This will allow you, your team, and your manager to review previous updates in case details are forgotten or unintentionally left out. It'll also save time and repetition by ensuring the same information isn't included in every update.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of ways to do this:<\/p>\n<p>1. You can use this workflow to upload the notes in a document - either as a single file or by adding additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/form-fields\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">upload fields<\/a> to this task.<\/p>\n<p>2. The notes can be attached as a document for each scheduled event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/pages\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pages<\/a> to create a knowledge base of updates and changes that can be reviewed frequently (including embedding images, videos, other workflows, and more).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload notes <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Automate to run a recurring parental leave check-in workflow?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-any-changes-to-the-original-plan\">\n<h2>Document any changes to the original plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>As with the contingency plan, things don't always happen the way we expect them to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This task is to record any non-urgent changes to your parental leave plan. This could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The frequency or method of updates<\/li>\n<li>Who is responsible for organizing meetups and\/or updates<\/li>\n<li>Changes to who is covering which responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Organizational changes within the company<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What changes were made? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> When will the changes be implented? <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval\">\n<h2>Approval: <\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Document any changes to the original plan<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"return\">\n<h2>Return:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-warning\"><em>\"In fact, [the company] does change, and the employee themselves might have changed as well. Every reboarded employee should have a full acclimation back into the workforce that parallels what new employees get for their success.\" - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/timsackett\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tim Sackett<\/a>, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/timsackett.com\/the-talent-fix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Talent Fix<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your return to work is probably full of a lot of the same feelings your preparation included. That's completely understandable. This is another big change and you can't predict exactly how it will go.<\/p>\n<p>The following tasks will help guide you through reintegrating into your team, and helping you, your team, and your manager facilitate that in the best way possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"hold-the-preboarding-meeting\">\n<h2>Hold the pre-boarding meeting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of the meeting <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Discussion points for the meeting:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Significant changes within the company\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Significant changes with the employee\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Outline the re-boarding process\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ensure goals, values, &amp; expectations are still in alignment\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Document meeting notes <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Document action items for the re-boarding process <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"launch-the-reboarding-process\">\n<h2>Launch the re-boarding process<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You know how to do your job; no one's denying that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, you aren't the same person you were when you went on parental leave. 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