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.
Returner Programmes
EY Reconnect – Tax Opportunities
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EY Reconnect - People Advisory Services - London and nationwide opportunities
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This is your opportunity to join our People Advisory Services practice (PAS) as part of the EY Reconnect programme.
Returner Programmes
Travelodge launches returner programme
Travelodge reaches out to returner parents
Hotel chain Travelodge has launched a returner programme to help fill jobs vacancies across the UK. read more
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
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
Featured Jobs
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The Seasons Art Class
Managed from home, hours to suit your family life, part time hours, full time income... Full training provided. read more
Creation Station
Inspire imaginations with fun, flexible arts & crafts classes, parties & events. read more
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Returning to Work
A holistic approach to returners
Cheryl Townend says FDM Group's returner programme helped rebuild her confidence and helped her back into a job in project management. read more
Returning to Work
Mordaunt launches fund for marginalised returners
The Government has launched a new fund to help marginalised women back to work. read more
Career Advice
Workingmums.co.uk’s guide to January
It's January: the time when people's thoughts turn to new year resolutions and new beginnings. If you are seeking a new start work-wise,... read more
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
Further Reading
Career Progression
How to ensure career progression
Being a working parent doesn’t hold you back from progressing your career – and you’ll get better job satisfaction from seeking new... read more
Work Life Balance
Beware: woman over 50
I got a leg warmer for Christmas. Now I know I am officially entering my dotage. read more
Top Employers
‘Four-day week allows me to give back’
Donna Clapp uses the extra day a week she has after her company moved to a four-day week on full pay to volunteer for two local charities. read more
Employment Rights
Regular overtime being taken away
I have been working for my company for 17 years and am contracted for 22.5 hours a week. However, I have been working 30 hours for over five years.... read more
Work Life Balance
Escaping the myth of the perfect life
A new book challenges the narrative traps we live in which may or may not make us happy. read more
Work Life Balance
When fantasy meets reality
Children spend a lot of time trying to come to terms with the difference between fantasy and reality. The line is very blurred when they are small,... read more
Work Life Balance
Children are more than letters, figures and percentages
Teachers are not responsible for an underfunded, overstretched system which requires 'interim' reports and the like, reducing children to numbers,... read more
Work Life Balance
‘Full-time working mums 40% more stressed than women with no kids’
Working mums who work full time and have two children under 15 score 40% higher on stress biomarkers than women who work full time and have no... read more
Childcare
‘Poorer two year olds may be missing out on free childcare due to 30 hours offer’
Disadvantaged two year olds may be missing out on free places as some childcare providers prioritise free childcare for three and four year olds. read more
Employment Rights
Government launches consultation on parental rights
The Government is to consult on plans to extend protections from redundancy to six months after return from maternity leave. read more
Returner Jobs
EY Reconnect – Tax Opportunities
Nationwide
EY Reconnect - People Advisory Services - London and nationwide opportunities
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland
EY Reconnect – Advisory opportunities
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland
Project Manager / Project Support / Business Analyst - London - Flexible Working Available
London (Central), London (Greater)
