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Consider offering preliminary informational interviews or skills assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normalise career breaks by explicitly stating that gaps in employment history are understood and accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-flexible-working-arrangements\">Step 4: Flexible Working Arrangements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer part-time, flexible working hours, or job-sharing arrangements to help returners manage their transition back into the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide options for remote or hybrid working to accommodate personal commitments and reduce the stress of commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-onboarding-and-training\"><strong>Step 5: Onboarding and Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide comprehensive onboarding and tailored training programs to help returners update their industry knowledge and skills such as Back To Work Connect\u2019s <em>Finding Your Feet*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-mentorship-networking-amp-support\"><strong>Step 6: Mentorship, Networking &amp; 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