Gone but not forgotten

I am currently on maternity leave and I hear nothing about my job or any changes that are happening. How can I ensure that I continue to be informed of these changes while on maternity leave?

While disappointed, I was not surprised to be asked this. In a recent survey of over 1000 women who were on maternity leave, over 200 women said that, during their pregnancy, their line manager or employer did not contact them. 100 of those women also said they were made to feel guilty about taking time off.

This is a dreadful position, made all the more awful as it is happening at a time of emotional stress for the individual involved. When a member of staff takes maternity leave, it is a requirement for the employer to keep in contact. It is a management imperative to ensure all staff remain engaged with their employer. The benefits are mutual, in that it keeps staff engaged with the department and aware of any changes.