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·13 November 2026

Employers underestimate how hard returning from leave can be - www.hcamag.com

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Research from The Standard finds significant gaps between HR decision-makers' and employees' perceptions of difficulties returning to work after leave of absence, with particular disparities for men and those with mental health conditions. The study recommends structured return-to-work plans, manager support, and flexible arrangements to improve reintegration outcomes.

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The Standard's parallel surveys of 509 HR decision-makers and 501 employees find the biggest gap on reintegration after leave Employees report more difficulty than HR decision-makers expect when they reintegrate after a [leave of absence](https://www.hcamag.com/us/glossary/leave-of-absence/572830), and the gap is widest for men, according to new research from The Standard. In the study, 21 percent…

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