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Executive Comeback Coaching Comeback Workshops Flexible Workplace Workshops Building HR Capability Consultancy Tailored ‘Comeback’ Communications Comeback Community

WHAT IS IT?

Focused one-to-one strengths-based coaching for employees preparing for, and returning from, extended leave (maternity, adoption, shared parental, sickness or career break) and their line managers.

WHO’S IT FOR?

Board and C-level executives, senior and middle managers, individual contributors and their line managers.

“I went into coaching sceptical about what I would get out. It was brilliant!”
Director, BlackRock

HOW DOES THE COACHING WORK?
Facilitated by a specialist in this area, your sessions will provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space where you can work through your concerns, rebuild confidence and remember your strengths. We’ll help you identify the blockers and issues that could be holding you back, and work with you to develop a practical action plan for a truly satisfying and successful return to work.

We provide various types of coaching, focused entirely on the employee’s needs and goals. Even better, the employee’s line manager also takes part in a coaching session, so they can provide the right kind of support, too.

HOW DOES EXECUTIVE COACHING HELP?
It helps employees identify and address any concerns or issues they have about their or their actual return to work. Executive Coaching also helps employees better understand their value and potential to the business and, through a personal action plan, supports their transition back to work.

“Comeback coaching has given returning colleagues the confidence to have more open conversations with their line managers about their career aspirations. We’ve started to see a shift in the number of women in senior positions and TTKS have certainly helped with that journey.” Nicola, L&D Partner, Federated Hermes

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYEES?
- They identify and address any concerns they have about their role, colleagues or career, and have a clear action plan to follow.
- They feel confident and in control of their career and ready to make an impact.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYERS?
Executive comeback coaching helps talented senior employees return to the workplace feeling confident and valued and ready to take on commercial challenges. Investing in coaching also helps companies retain their talented individuals.

WHAT YOUR PEERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE COACHING

“The most significant gains from me from coaching have been the confidence boost of reflecting on achievements prior to maternity leave; practical methods for better managing my time and talking through personal challenges that have impacted my ability to be effective at work.”

LouiseBlackRock

WHAT IS THE KEY OBJECTIVE?

To reduce the feeling of stress and apprehension of returners, such as those that have been on maternity leave, replacing this with motivation and engagement, with clear next steps identified to make an effective return – whilst supported by a Line Manager that knows exactly what they need to do to make this happen.

WHO ARE OUR WORKSHOPS FOR?

We run 2 workshops in parallel – one for returning employees and the second for their Line Managers. Also see our 60 minute online Coming Back with Confidence Mini Masterclass.

“..the feedback has been amazing, from both returners and line managers”

Kirsty, ITV

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE WORKSHOP?
Our workshops blend psychology, theory, discussion and practical exercises, all of which can be actioned immediately by the participant.

The content of the workshop is shaped around participant and company objectives.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE LINE MANAGER?
- The opportunity to develop a skillset that can be used for the rest of their careers and that has not been available to them before.
- The opportunity to develop great team morale by making the returner process good for everyone in the team
- To get their returner delivering asap

WHAT WILL THE RETURNER TAKE AWAY/FEEL?
- A feeling of confidence and engagement about going back to work.
- They are looking forward to going back rather than feeling apprehensive and stressed
- Relieved and can enjoy the rest of their leave
- Proactive and knows what first steps to take immediately in order to make their return to work smooth and productive

WHAT IS THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT?
- Engaged employees who have a great dialogue with their line manager will come back to work up to speed and ready to go – and get back to peak performance quicker
- Strong employee engagement correlates with retention, brand advocacy and delivery
- Stand out from competitors by offering an excellent package for returners
- The workshop reduces the burden on HR of line managers throughout the business coming to them with similar queries
- This initiative supports employees who are on the talent grid for senior positions

WHO ARE OUR WORKSHOPS FOR?

“The workshops are a fantastic opportunity to get mat returners and their line managers together to ease the transition back to work. They have helped line managers and returners to communicate effectively, ensuring our returners are more confident when they return. This is the first time we have run anything like this before and the feedback has been amazing, from both returners and line managers. Line managers are able to speak to others experiencing the same situation and understand how to support their returner in a way that works for both them and the individual.”

Kirsty DuncanITV

WHAT ARE THEY?

Two workshops designed specifically to support a change in company culture and challenge negative perceptions of flexible working.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

Our Managing Flexibly Workshop is for supporters and challengers of flexible working and designed to address harmful assumptions and open minds to the benefits of flexible working.

Our Career Progression and Flexible Working Workshop equips potentially trapped employees – working flexibly or part-time – with tools to develop their careers.

“It was eye opening for line managers”
Rachael Cornwall, Anglian Ruskin University

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE WORKSHOPS?
Our workshops blend psychology, theory, guided discussions and practical exercises, which employees can put into practise immediately. Workshops also help kick-start conversations among senior staff and line managers about the benefits and challenges of a flexible working culture. These may include successful flexible working practices already in place.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYERS?
- Challenges negative assumptions of flexible working, creating a catalyst for cultural change.
- Highlights existing successful flexible working practices, harnessing internal support and building momentum.
- Flexible workplaces are better places to work. They support retention, attract the best people, and show the company in a positive light.
- Flexible workers, no longer hampered by restrictive working practices, are more motivated and productive. Happy employees make happier companies.

WHAT YOUR PEERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE WORKSHOPS

“The workshops were unique in style for us in ARU as we hadn’t previously led a session for staff and then their managers. The staff session gave excellent grounding for the session with their line managers later in the day. All delegates rated the session highly as it provided practical, personal ideas and recommendations for furthering their career or supporting those that work for them. It was eye opening for line managers and we were able to challenge assumptions and promote our Part time and Flexible Working Forum through this work.”

Rachael CornwallAnglian Ruskin University

WHAT IS IT?

This solution equips members of your HR team to coach and support colleagues (and their line managers) preparing for, or returning from, a leave of absence.

WHO’S IT FOR?

HR Directors, Heads of Learning & Development, Talent and Diversity & Inclusion Managers.

“…valuable scenario-based discussion and role playing enhanced my confidence in the delivery of this new initiative…”

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYERS?

Once individuals have received the training, this can be used time and time again to support employees and their line manager in their return to work.

These new coaching skills can be used to support returning female employees on the senior talent grid, helping you to retain and support talented individuals.

Building HR Capability allows key people within your HR team support individual departments to retain talent, avoiding the high costs and fall in productivity of losing staff and recruiting replacements.

WHAT ARE THEY?

Short, personalised and practical guides and communications to support employees (and their line managers) preparing for, or returning from, an extended period of leave. These are made available for employees via a company intranet or other internal comms channel.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

Employees and their line managers.

“Regular comments from members focus on ‘the essential nature’ of the guides.”
Andy, CIPR

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYERS?
- Minimal cost per head as returning colleagues and their line managers can use these guides and communications again and again.
- Supports all employee levels and grades in your organisation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYEES?
Employees receive practical hands-on advice to support them, helping to build their confidence, address their concerns, overcome challenges, and feel motivated about their own, or their colleague’s, return to work.

WHAT YOUR PEERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE COACHING

“Since the production of the guides, we have seen regular stream of downloads and positive feedback on social media. Regular comments from members focus on ‘the essential nature’ and ‘informative but not restrictive language’ of each piece of guidance, always crediting the confidence that they inspire. This is testament to the quality of the final product. Finally, Jessica’s infectious enthusiasm for the issue, alongside her energy and genuine drive to positively effect change make her stand out one of the most inspirational people I have worked with.”

Andy RossPublic Relations & Policy Manager, CIPR

WHAT IS IT?

Comeback Community™ is an easy-to-implement and inclusive way for employers to show they care when employees take maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, sickness and sabbatical. At its heart are peer-to-peer support and just-in-time resources designed to boost engagement and shrink the time taken to return to peak performance. Comeback Community™ is an uplifting experience that educates line managers and helps employees feel connected, cared for and confident throughout their leave and return-to-work journey.

WHO’S IT FOR?

Employees navigating their transition in and out of the workplace due to leave including; maternity, sickness, sabbatical, adoption, carer’s or shared parental leave.

“Support all of your returners and line managers 24/7 with this cost effective and efficient online solution.”

WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYEES?
- Practical hands-on advice and support, helping to build confidence, address concerns, overcome challenges, and motivate employees to feel positive about their own, or their team member’s, return to work.
- Notifications to access materials at key stages.
- 24/7 access from any device.

A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR EMPLOYERS WITH:
- small numbers of these employees, where group workshops or bespoke guides aren’t cost-effective
- where colleagues are geographically spread, making face-to-face group workshops challenging
- large numbers of returners, where 1:1 coaching and workshops aren’t feasible for everyone.

ENABLING THEIR COMPANY TO:
- influence retention rates and employee engagement scores through various grades
- support business units to keep and motivate employees, reducing the high-cost, and lag in productivity of recruiting replacements
- reduce the burden on HR of questions from line managers about supporting returners
- support Line Managers – a community of people whose needs are not always considered when looking at returner programmes but whose positive contribution is critical
- white-label resources to include content relevant to an organisation, building its brand and message among employees.

Amy Welland from the HR team at ITV on her experience of the Comeback Community™ employee experience

ENABLING THEIR COMPANY TO:
- influence retention rates and employee engagement scores through various grades
- support business units to keep and motivate employees, reducing the high-cost, and lag in productivity of recruiting replacements
- reduce the burden on HR of questions from line managers about supporting returners
- support Line Managers – a community of people whose needs are not always considered when looking at returner programmes but whose positive contribution is critical
- white-label resources to include content relevant to an organisation, building its brand and message among employees.

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Executive Comeback Coaching
Comeback Workshops
Flexible Workplace Workshops
Building HR Capability Consultancy
Tailored ‘Comeback’ Communications
Comeback Community

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