{"id":7189,"date":"2026-08-28T15:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?page_id=7189"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:01:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:01:41","slug":"returner-friendly-recruitment-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/returner-friendly-recruitment-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 id=\"h-would-a-returner-know-you-want-them\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would a Returner know you want them?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your organisation may be committed to inclusive recruitment. But would an experienced professional returning after a career break see themselves in your organisation, feel confident applying and believe their experience would be valued?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Back To Work Connect Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check looks at your recruitment through the eyes of an experienced Returner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review five key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VISIBLE | ACCESSIBLE | INCLUSIVE | FAIR | CONNECTED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out how Returner-Friendly your recruitment looks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">REQUEST YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CHECK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-contact-form-7-contact-form-selector\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f7192-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"7192\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7189#wpcf7-f7192-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"7192\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.0.6\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f7192-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><label><br \/>\nName *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nOrganisation *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"organisation\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"organization\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"organisation\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nWork email *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nCompany careers page URL *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"careers-page\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-url wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-url\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"https:\/\/www.company.ie\/careers\" value=\"\" type=\"url\" name=\"careers-page\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nIs there anything you\u2019d particularly like us to look at? (Optional)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"areas-to-review\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"areas-to-review\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Request My Recruitment Check\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-this-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-experienced-talent-may-be-overlooking-your-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experienced talent may be overlooking your opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may already offer flexible working, have inclusive policies and genuinely welcome people returning after a career break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But do Returners know that?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After time away from the workplace, experienced candidates can look at recruitment differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may be asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Will my career gap count against me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Is my previous experience still relevant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Do I need to meet every requirement?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Would someone like me actually get an interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Does this employer genuinely want Returners \u2013 or simply say it welcomes diverse candidates?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BTWC Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check helps you see your recruitment from their perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-five-pillars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The five pillars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7194 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Copy-of-Returner-Friendly-Recruitment-Check-1200-x-675-px-1.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-what-do-we-look-at\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do we look at?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-visible-can-returners-see-themselves-working-in-your-organisation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visible: <strong>Can Returners see themselves working in your organisation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how clearly your employer brand signals that experienced professionals with different career journeys are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-accessible-can-an-experienced-returner-identify-and-confidently-apply-for-suitable-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessible: <strong>Can an experienced Returner identify and confidently apply for suitable opportunities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We consider the candidate journey, job descriptions, experience requirements and potential barriers that could cause suitable Returners to screen themselves out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-inclusive-does-your-recruitment-messaging-recognise-different-career-journeys\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive: <strong>Does your recruitment messaging recognise different career journeys?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look for language that recognises transferable skills, career breaks and the reality that successful careers don&#8217;t always follow a straight line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-fair-could-someone-with-a-career-gap-progress-fairly-through-your-recruitment-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair: <strong>Could someone with a career gap progress fairly through your recruitment process?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We consider the publicly visible evidence of fair and inclusive recruitment. Where internal processes can&#8217;t be assessed externally, <strong>we say so rather than assume.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-connected-are-you-actively-connecting-with-experienced-returner-talent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connected: <strong>Are you actively connecting with experienced Returner talent?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at whether you&#8217;re simply open to Returner applications or actively reaching this experienced talent pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-you-ll-receive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll receive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-a-practical-one-page-review-not-another-lengthy-report\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A practical one-page review \u2013 not another lengthy report<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll review your publicly available recruitment information and provide a personalised <strong>Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check<\/strong> highlighting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Your overall Returner-Friendly finding<br>\u2713 Your position across the five pillars<br>\u2713 What you&#8217;re already doing well<br>\u2713 One specific opportunity we&#8217;ve identified<br>\u2713 Something practical to consider next<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our aim isn&#8217;t to find five things you&#8217;re doing wrong.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, we&#8217;re often finding employers are already doing many of the right things. The opportunity is frequently about making those things more visible to Returners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-does-returner-friendly-recruitment-look-like-in-practice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does Returner-Friendly recruitment look like in practice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Check we may look at things such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Careers page messaging and employer branding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job description language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How essential and desirable experience is presented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>References to recent versus relevant experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition of transferable skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible working and life-stage support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career-break and non-linear career messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate application information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returner stories or representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated Returner initiatives or programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How your organisation connects with experienced Returner talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: The Check is a high-level review of publicly available recruitment information. It is not an audit of internal recruitment or selection processes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-sometimes-the-opportunity-is-surprisingly-simple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sometimes the opportunity is surprisingly simple<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We might find:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your careers page has strong messaging around flexibility, development and inclusive recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual job descriptions focus heavily on recent experience and essential criteria, without acknowledging transferable experience or encouraging candidates returning after a career break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A small change:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Same role. Same standards. A very different message to a Returner.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-why-back-to-work-connect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Back To Work Connect?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-because-we-see-recruitment-from-both-sides\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Because we see recruitment from both sides.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back To Work Connect works with employers to improve how they attract and engage experienced Returners, but we&#8217;re also working directly with the people you&#8217;re trying to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our community supports midlife professionals who are <strong>returning to work, retraining and changing career<\/strong>, with practical resources designed around the challenges they experience on that journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our community, events, Career Hub and <strong>Back to Work Roadmap<\/strong>, we see first-hand the questions, concerns and barriers experienced professionals encounter when trying to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That insight is what sits behind the Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/back%20to%20work%20roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EXPLORE OUR BACK TO WORK ROADMAP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-request-your-employer-check\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REQUEST YOUR EMPLOYER CHECK<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-contact-form-7-contact-form-selector\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f7192-o2\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"7192\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7189#wpcf7-f7192-o2\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"7192\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.0.6\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f7192-o2\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><label><br \/>\nName *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nOrganisation *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"organisation\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"organization\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"organisation\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nWork email *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nCompany careers page URL *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"careers-page\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-url wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-url\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"https:\/\/www.company.ie\/careers\" value=\"\" type=\"url\" name=\"careers-page\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label><br \/>\nIs there anything you\u2019d particularly like us to look at? (Optional)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"areas-to-review\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"areas-to-review\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Request My Recruitment Check\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-what-happens-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens next?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the Check identifies one small change, sometimes it opens a bigger conversation about how an organisation could better attract experienced Returner talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your priorities, BTWC can support you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Returner-Friendly Employer Partnership<\/strong><br>Connect your employer brand and opportunities directly with our Returner community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Returner-Friendly Recruitment Training<\/strong><br>Help HR, Talent Acquisition and hiring managers recognise Returner talent and reduce unintended barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Engagement<\/strong><br>Meet and engage directly with experienced professionals considering their return to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Career Relaunch Events<\/strong><br>Create a focused route for experienced Returners to discover your organisation and explore potential opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Returnship Programmes<\/strong><br>For organisations ready to develop a more structured pathway back into the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You don&#8217;t need a Returnship programme to become Returner-Friendly. Sometimes the right starting point is simply understanding what a Returner sees today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@backtoworkconnect.ie\">[START WITH THE CHECK]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with organisations across Ireland that recognise the value experienced professionals can bring to their workforce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7204 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/We-Are-Returner-Friendly-1.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the Returner-Friendly Recruitment Check free?<\/strong><br>Yes. We&#8217;re currently offering the initial high-level Check on a complimentary basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do we need to provide?<\/strong><br>Nothing initially. We review publicly available recruitment information including your careers content and, where appropriate, current job descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do we need to have a Returner programme?<\/strong><br>No. Most employers don&#8217;t. The Check looks at how accessible your existing recruitment is to experienced Returners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do we need to be recruiting right now?<\/strong><br>No. The Check can also help organisations considering future recruitment understand how they could begin building a connection with Returner talent before vacancies arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That last one comes directly from what you&#8217;ve just learned with Very.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will you assess our internal recruitment process?<\/strong><br>No. We only assess what can reasonably be established from publicly available information. Where something can&#8217;t be assessed, we&#8217;ll say so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens after the Check?<\/strong><br>We&#8217;ll send you your one-page findings. There&#8217;s no obligation to take anything further. 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