Back to work support
Resources to help support you if you're returning to work after a period of absence
Whether you're returning to work following maternity, parental or carers’ leave, redundancy, sickness or a voluntary career break, it can take time to adjust back to working after a prolonged period of absence. We've put together resources to make the transition back to work easier and less stressful, from research, guides, podcasts and tools to employment law information, financial assistance and articles.
Select from the sections below to access the relevant resources:
Feeling supported
Using the Career hub
Returning to work
Maintaining well-being at work
Read how others returned to work
Case study: returning to work after a career break
This Chartered Fellow used a career break to assess her personal goals and returned to work refreshed and energised after living overseas
Case study: returning to work after maternity and a period of self-employment
This Chartered Member describes the challenges of finding a suitable role
Case study: returning to work after extended maternity
This Chartered Member explains how maintaining CPD positively impacted her return to work
Case study: returning to work after maternity
This case study emphasises the importance of a strong professional network in rebuilding confidence when returning to work
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