In a recent case in the Court of Appeal, Wright v Wright the issue of spousal maintenance once again found itself in the spotlight. This is a...
Career & Work
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Affording a child in the UK – New research reveals growing child costs
Raising a family can be expensive but, as we all know, it’s worth every penny. But whether you’re considering starting your own enterprise,...
4 Secrets To Be Strategic About Your Job Search
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Interview with A Returner from Credit Suisse Returners Programme
Julianne Miles interviews Julia Dawson, a 2014 Real Returns participant to find out more about her experiences in last years Credit Suisse...
Is it possible to return to work after a career break at 50+?
This is a question I discussed recently with Dr Ros Altmann, the UK Government's Older Workers Business Champion. It is also a question I hear...
From Registered Nurse to Plug-In Developer
Now here's a great story of a mother changing career. To inspire you all to try something new. Of course there is lots of work in nursing, but...
Working Mums – Finding your work / life blend in 2015
If you’re returning to work in 2015 after maternity leave you might be understandably worried about the prospect of juggling work and your new...
Flexible Jobs for Mums
Returning to work after maternity leave or an extended career break can be a difficult time for both a parent and a child. For women returners,...
Employee Confidence in Job Market at Highest Level in Six Years
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Who are your best return-to-work supporters?
What do we normally do when we're thinking about making changes in our lives? Our natural instinct is often to talk things through with friends...
Improve your return-to-work confidence by building your self-efficacy
It's often reported that women's self-confidence plummets during a career break. A recent study* found that women on maternity leave start to...
How to avoid the Top 10 Return to Work Job Search mistakes
Over the years that I have been working with returners, I've noticed how many women make the same job search mistakes that can completely...