{"id":5698,"date":"2024-07-25T11:05:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?p=5698"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:26:25","slug":"how-to-become-a-returner-friendly-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/how-to-become-a-returner-friendly-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming a Returner Friendly Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Back to Work Connect<\/a>, we are passionate about connecting Returners and career changers to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to re-enter the workforce following a career break. We call on all organisations to introduce Returner Friendly recruitment processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, what (who) is a Returner?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Returner is someone re-entering the workforce after an extended career break, which may have been taken for reasons such as family caregiving, further education, or personal health issues. Unfortunately, there’s often a disconnect between midlife workers looking to resume employment and the opportunities available to them. This can be linked to misconceptions about Returners, leading to the undervaluing of experienced, talented, and hardworking candidates eager to return to the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenges Faced by Returners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Returners often encounter obstacles such as gender pay gaps, recruitment biases, and missed opportunities. Misunderstandings about their needs include assumptions that they require special allowances, hand-holding, or extra resources. In reality, Returners seek career development, support, job satisfaction, flexibility, and recognition beyond the “Returner” label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Hiring Returners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Employing Returners brings profound benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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