‘It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “I have to do everything today and do it really well”’ – returning to work after maternity leave

The transition back to work after maternity leave can be daunting, but there are ways to ease the reintegration process

Sarah Geraghty says a proper return-to-work plan – on both sides – makes for a smoother reintegration. Photo: Frank McGrath

On her first day back from maternity leave, *Rachel arrived at the office to find nobody there.

Not a single colleague. Desk empty, lights dim, the hum of the printer the only sound. One of those hybrid working days – a Tuesday that felt like a Sunday.

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