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FACILITATOR ’ S NAME Date

Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment. FACILITATOR ’ S NAME Date. Objectives. Discuss expectations and feelings when returning to the workplace. Develop useful tips to ease the reintegration into a civilian job. Work Adjustment. Isolated or out of place

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FACILITATOR ’ S NAME Date

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  1. Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment FACILITATOR’S NAME Date

  2. Objectives • Discuss expectations and feelings when returning to the workplace. • Develop useful tips to ease the reintegration into a civilian job.

  3. Work Adjustment • Isolated or out of place • Difficulty following the rules • Boredom or lack of interest • Trouble staying focused

  4. Feelings about Returning to Work • Individual exercise • On post-it note, write your feelings about going back to work - • Positive, excited feelings • Negative, anxious feelings • One feeling per post-it note • Place each post-it note on the appropriate flip chart

  5. Issues to Consider for Reintegration into Workforce • Go slow • Adapt to changes • Co-worker resentment • Staff turnover • New duty or responsibilities • Prior duties not accomplished • Duties accomplished differently • “Deployment/War Stories” • Habits • Don’t fit in or feel valued • Supervisor • Others

  6. Maintaining Positive Workplace Relationships • Positive attitude • Reliability and dependability • Caring about others and showing it • Admitting mistakes without getting defensive • Communicating well • Supporting authority • Putting the ―best foot forward

  7. Remember … It is normal to have mixed emotions about returning to work. Try to ease yourself back into the work place. Set realistic goals. Keep the lines of communication open with your co-workers and boss. YRRP Website for Handouts: Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment http://www.yellowribbon.mil/event-support

  8. Objectives • Discuss expectations and feelings when returning to the workplace. • Develop useful tips to ease the reintegration into a civilian job.

  9. Returning to a Civilian Job after Deployment FACILITATOR’S NAME Date

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