Thank you for that question.
To begin, I would say that, since we have sports-study programs, we also need sports-employer programs.
This pertains not only to employers but also to university students.
Some universities show compassion and try to manage athletes' lives to help them achieve a balance between their studies, their future profession and their contribution to international Olympic or paralympic teams.
In my opinion, raising employers' awareness should be a priority. They could establish a best practice. In Quebec, we have the sports-study program that is very successful. The same model should be used with employers.