How to… help women re-enter the workplace

Getting returning mothers into the workplace, and with a soft landing, still requires a cultural change from many employers.

A 2015 report by Workingmums.co.uk, which interviewed over 2,300 mothers, found that many returning mothers struggled to find a relevant role again. A fifth returned at a lower level, meaning lower pay, and a third had to undergo some form of training to help them find work. And that’s only getting their foot in the door…

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Returning mums share workplace horror stories

When they do re-enter the workplace, it can result in a horror story. This, in part, is probably why men were twice as likely as women to think that flexible working would have a negative impact on their career, according to the 2017 Modern Families Index. They see the impact childcare responsibilities has on a career, with one-fifth of fathers stating that their employer expected no disruption to work when it came to childcare.

Below you can find tips on how to improve this element of your Resourcing strategy.