Reasons for Career Breaks Over the last seven years Returnships have increased in the UK. What originally started as a way to access more female talent, and thus increase gender diversity, is now finally recognised as a unique way to capture talent that for far too long has been over-looked by the general […]
Reigniting your Career We chatted to Naz Jones, the most refreshing and inspiring woman, about her experience with leaving her career to fulfill a role below her skill level, in order to gain some flexibility with her young family. She shares her journey back to reigniting her career on a returner programme at […]
We spoke with Anna-Karin Aksberg about her experience with taking a career break and returning to work on a returner programme. Name: Anna-Karin Aksberg Career break: 10 years Company placed into: AXA XL New role: IT Project Manager TELL US ABOUT YOU BEFORE YOUR CAREER BREAK? I was working as a project […]
Career breaks and deciding to return to work Returning to work can be overwhelming, especially if you have been off for a long time. Everyone’s journey is different and it’s becoming more common for people to take breaks in their careers and return to work after a few months or even years away from […]
6 top pieces of advice to inspire you to return to work Seize the day There is no guarantee that these jobs will be there in a few months time, the market dynamics change all the time and economically the world is very volatile. So make hay while the sun shines and take […]
Returning to Work: Keep developing yourself Hajra Khan chats to us about her journey from being a highly sought after Electrical Engineer to taking a career break, returning to work, developing herself, and some good advice for others. Name: Hajra Khan Career break: 14 years all together (12 yrs +2 years career break) […]
Getting to know Caroline Barber and understand her role as Global Program Manager for Inclusive Recruitment at WTWCaroline, tell us about your new current role at WTW, what it is, and what it entails? I have recently taken on the newly-created role of Global Program Manager for Inclusive Recruitment at WTW. The purpose […]
We spoke with Mandy Charters, a strong career woman and mother of two, about her experience with taking a career break and returning to work on a returner programme. Mandy’s story took many different turns, some many of us are familiar with, and some not as much, which just makes her even more interesting […]
We sat down with the lovely Emma Craddock, to chat to her about her experience with taking a career break and returning to work on a returner programme. Name: Emma Craddock Career break: 3 years Company placed into: Chaucer Group New role: Property Portfolio Manager Tell us about you before your career break? […]
We’re delighted to partner with Zurich Insurance UK, supporting people return to work in the insurance industry after career breaks. Returning to work with Zurich and Inclusivity Zurich and Inclusivity both believe having a diverse range of employees leads to diversity of experience and thought, which ultimately benefits our business and our customers. Zurich […]