Career Break

[dazzer6]

Do R/M still do them? And if so what criteria do I need

[cpsteve]

The only two posties i know who asked both f/t had to leave the job to go on their travels. You should ask maybe you have a good enough reason that they allow it.

[scoobydo79]

Last guy at our office was told there would be a job for Him in Royal Mail when He returned but there was no promise as to which office it would be in.

[rogersh]

Do R/M still do them? And if so what criteria do I need

https://www.cwu.org/media/6684/cwu__134 ... breaks.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Edit from link above; 2016
EXAMPLES OF CORPORATE AGREEMENTS
Royal Mail Group
Who is eligible?
Employees who have two years or more continuous service and have a good performance and satisfactory attendance record

Career breaks can be applied for up to two years depending on individual need. If less than six months, the manager may consider offering other time off instead where this may be more
appropriate.

Career Break Request Employees should submit a Career Break Request form to their manager at least three months before the proposed start date of the break. The Manager reviews the form for eligibility. Once approved, the manager should advise you in writing as to the outcome and inform HR.

If the request is rejected, the manager should meet with the employee to discuss this and alternative options, such as flexible working (e.g. change in hours), other time off or annual holiday. The manager should formally confirm the decision in writing to the employee and also carry out a pre-break interview.

During the career break the manager should ensure that the employee is kept informed of any changes. As the career break approaches (typically three months before the end), the line manager should contact the employee to discuss their return to work. One month before returning to work, HR will email the employee’s line manager and request that an Employee Change Request form be completed.

On returning to work the line manager will conduct a re-entry interview and cover areas such as, changes within Royal Mail Group, salary and holiday entitlement on return to work.

Also found this link to RM Career Break Guide
http://glosamal.co.uk/Docs/Career%20Break%20Guide.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;