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.

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Zoe’s five steps:

1.       Research

2.       Build your own case

3.       Pick the right time

4.       Talk with active listening

5.       Compromise or leave

Time stamps:

02:00    Understanding the Employer’s Perspective

02:45    Accessing legal advice

03:20    STEP 1 - Researching and Exploring

05:23    Reflecting on changes in your personal set-up

05:55    STEP 2 - Building your own case

06:27    Employment Relations Flexible Working Act

07:20    Taking out the emotion

11:20    STEP 3 - Picking the right time to speak with your employer

12:36    STEP 4 - Active Listening

14:28    STEP 5 - Knowing your ‘Line in the Sand’

15:27    Exploring trial periods and phased transitions

17:56    Transitioning back to office life

23:27    Creating a 30-day plan

25:35    Encouraging positive office culture

29:09    Mentoring and knowledge sharing opportunities

Zoe’s contact details:

linkedin.com/in/zoë-streeter-2b3901101

Email [email protected]

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