Returning to Work
What do returner programmes do?
There's been a lot of talk in the last few years in certain circles about returner programmes - programmes designed to help those who have taken a... read more
Returning To Work
Whether you are at the end of your maternity leave or you’ve taken a career break, returning to work can be one of the biggest decisions you make and confidence can play a big part in the decision-making process. This section is full of tips, ideas and advice on boosting your confidence for a return to work - plus you can access information about great new returner programmes recruiting now.
Returning to Work
New returner fund announced for disadvantaged women
Government announces new returner fund
The Government is to set up a £600,000 fund to help disadvantaged women carers back to work. read more
Returner Programmes
Bank of America Merrill Lynch opens 10th returner initiative
New Returner Initiative Launched
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has opened applications for its tenth UK Returning Talent programme for those with a background in financial services. read more
Returning to Work
Back to work 101
It’s September and for some parents who have taken a career break while their children are very young September marks the start not just of the... read more
Returner Programmes
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Returning to Work
Banging the drum for working mums
Returner turns working mum advocate
When her children were young Beverley Kerr was forced to leave the travel industry due to inflexible hours. She has now been back in the industry for... read more
Returning to Work
Pilot programme launches for law returners
Twenty law firms participate in pilot programme for those looking to return to the legal profession from a career break. read more
Returning to Work
Returners offered free course in Customer Success Fundamentals
Returners Offered Course In Customer Success
Global tech company Gainsight is offering people who have taken a career break to care for family members a free training workshop in Customer Success... read more
Returning to Work
The spirit of reinvention: getting back to work after a break
Women seeking to return after career breaks are not happy at the assumptions made about them and are frustrated about their wasted skills and thwarted... read more
Returning to Work
O2 launches third returner programme and supported hiring roles
O2’s third Career Returners programme is launching, offering 20 roles for those who have taken time out from their career and have a passion for... read more
Returning to Work
PepsiCo UK launches returner initiative
PepsiCo UK is seeking people who have taken a career break for its first ‘Ready to Return’ (R2R) initiative. The company is looking for people... read more
Further Reading
Childcare
Single mums take legal action over Universal Credit
Mums go to court over Universal Credit
Three single working mothers have brought a legal case at the high court to challenge the rigidity of the assessment period regime in universal... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Told to use annual holidays to cover gardening leave on maternity leave
Should I lose annual leave if I resign on maternity leave?
I am on statutory maternity pay and have resigned from my role. I am serving 12 weeks' notice. I will have a gap before I start my new role so I will... read more
Career Progression
Higher education boosts women’s earnings more than men’s
Higher education boosts female earnings
Women who go to university boost their earnings significantly more than their male counterparts, although female graduates earn little more than many... read more
Childcare
Childcare support: Q & A
HMRC has taken part in a Q & A on the two major childcare support policies launched by the Government. read more
Work Life Balance
Crisis: teens without phones…
Phones, phones, phones. Teenagers do not seem to be able to function without them. I went away for one night and daughter three and daughter two's... read more
Flexible Working
Online Jobs
Are you looking to earn money from home with an online job? Today there are more homeworking jobs than ever, as businesses become ever more used to... read more
Work Life Balance
Joining together for equality
Parents working together for equality
2018 seems to be a year for reflecting on the past - at least for me. I've been back to see old places I used to live in or visit as a child. I've met... read more
Childcare
Childcare funding rates mainly frozen for next year
Campaigners say parents may face higher childcare costs
Only two local councils in England will see an increase in the funding they are given by central government to subsidise childcare costs, according to... read more
Work Life Balance
Giving back to the kids
I'm doing a journalism workshop at a local school on Friday. It's for eight year olds. That was the draw for me since I have my own eight year old and... read more
Work Life Balance
A winning wedding business in the sun
Building a business against the odds
Jane Stuart-Palikira got married in Corfu. The experience gave her the idea to start up her wedding business, Ionian Weddings. She has successfully... read more
Flexible Working
From Shared Parental Leave to flexible working: the Scottish perspective
Working family policy in Scotland
Maria Brett outlines Scottish government policy on childcare, flexible working and Shared Parental Leave. read more
Returner Jobs
Returning Talent Conference London 2019
London (Central), London (Greater)
Morgan Stanley - Return to Work Programme
London (Central), London (Greater)
Experienced Lawyers - Returner Programme
London (Central), London (Greater)
