{"id":6502,"date":"2025-07-02T13:59:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?p=6502"},"modified":"2025-07-02T13:59:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:59:30","slug":"how-back-to-work-connect-can-help-employers-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/how-back-to-work-connect-can-help-employers-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"How Back to Work Connect Can Help Employers Close the Gender Pay Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The gender pay gap is not just a statistic\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of structural inequalities that persist in our workplaces. For employers striving to be more inclusive and equitable, tackling the pay gap is about more than just reporting data. It\u2019s about action, intention, and meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Back to Work Connect<\/strong>, we partner with Returner Friendly employers<\/strong> who are serious about creating opportunities for experienced talent re-entering the workforce\u2014particularly women. These returners often bring rich experience and fresh perspectives, but many face barriers that contribute to the gender pay gap, such as career breaks due to caregiving responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how we can help employers move beyond compliance and towards progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gender Pay Gap Reporting \u2013 and Beyond<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We know that the process of gender pay gap reporting can feel daunting. But it also offers a real opportunity to evaluate your hiring and progression strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By working with Back to Work Connect, employers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Attract experienced, capable women<\/strong> looking to re-enter the workforce, increasing representation across teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Highlight their commitment to inclusive hiring by being listed as a Returner Friendly Employer<\/strong> on our platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Access insights from our returner community about the challenges they face\u2014and how employers can better support them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These stories and insights can help employers contextualise their gender pay gap reports<\/strong>, while showcasing the work they\u2019re doing to address imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Back to Work Connect is proud to align our mission with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>\u2014especially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SDG4 Quality Education<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SDG 5: Gender Equality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SDG9 Innovation and Infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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When employers partner with us, they\u2019re not only improving their own workplace culture\u2014they’re contributing to a broader global mission for social change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Our Community Events Build Real Connections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We run community events<\/strong> across Ireland, that support Returners looking for a way back into the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These events are more than just networking. They are spaces for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Honest conversations about barriers to re-entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building relationships that lead to real employment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re reporting on actions taken to close your gender pay gap, events like these are a clear demonstration of impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Free Resources and Employer Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We understand that creating returner-friendly pathways takes time and guidance. That\u2019s why we provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Community Care Support Team<\/strong> offering personalised support to returners<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A growing library of free toolkits, guides, and employer webinars<\/strong> to help you upskill internally and embed returner-friendly policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Access to returner stories<\/strong> that can enrich your internal communications and pay gap narratives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Showcase Your Roles on Our Returner-Friendly Jobs Board<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Our platform features a dedicated jobs board<\/strong> that connects employers with returners actively seeking employment. By listing roles with us, you\u2019re reaching a talent pool that\u2019s experienced, motivated, and often overlooked by traditional recruitment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Employers who proactively hire returners contribute directly to reducing the gender pay gap<\/strong>\u2014by valuing and reintegrating skilled professionals who\u2019ve had a non-linear career journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Empowering Returners Through Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Skills gaps can often prevent returners from progressing in their careers, which in turn impacts pay equity. Our course directory<\/strong> offers access to upskilling and reskilling opportunities, many of which are flexible, free, or government-funded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Employers can support gender equity by signposting these learning pathways<\/strong> to candidates\u2014or collaborating with us to build tailored talent pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s Close the Gap Together<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
At Back to Work Connect<\/strong>, we\u2019re passionate about creating a workforce that values experience, flexibility, and fairness. If you’re an employer working on your gender pay gap report<\/strong> or simply want to take meaningful steps toward equity<\/strong>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get in touch today to find out how we can partner with you on your gender equality journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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