In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employees going on military leave.

Topics include:

• The laws around military leave
• How to cover an employee’s workload while they’re on military leave
• How organizations can prepare for an employee’s military leave
• How to help employees transition back to civilian work
• Supporting employees whose family members have been deployed

In this episode’s listener question, we’re asked about training managers and leaders to have pay discussions with employees who perceive they’re on the low end of the pay scale. In the news, one of Gartner’s top priorities for HR leaders in 2025 is change management.