Case Studies
Real stories from people who successfully returned to work after career breaks. Each article shares personal experiences with maternity leave, illness, redundancy, and other life changes.
Getting Fit Helped Me Return to Work: A Case Study
After three years at home with her kids, Becky got back to work and fitness helped her adjust to returning to the workplace.
How I Arranged Childcare: Case Study
One mum's real experience finding childcare that worked with her demanding job and family life.
How I Updated My Skills on Maternity Leave: A Case Study
One office administrator used her maternity leave to learn new skills and move into a more challenging role at her company.
I Had a Makeover Before Returning to Work: Case Study
One HR manager booked a makeover before returning to work to rebuild her confidence and feel like herself again.
I Invested Redundancy Money in New Business: Case Study
How one IT trainer turned her redundancy payout into a new business opportunity after losing her job.
I Stumbled Into Returning to Work: Case Study
How one interior designer accidentally found her way back to work through her baby's homemade food routine.
I Used My Skills as a Mother to Return to Work: A Case Study
A mother returning to work after six years shares how rewriting her CV helped her land interviews and rebuild her career.
Life After Illness, Work Helped: A Case Study
How returning to part-time work helped Mary recover from cancer and rediscover her sense of purpose.
My Role Changed After a Sabbattical: A Case Study
How one employee negotiated a sabbatical and returned to a completely different role in his company.
Networking Helped Me Return to Work: A Case Study
How one redundant advertising professional rebuilt his career through personal connections and networking after losing his job in the recession.
Night Class Helped Me to Return to Work: Case Study
A nurse returns to work after eight years away and discovers IT skills are just as important as clinical experience in modern healthcare.
Redundancy Helped Me Find a New Direction: A Case Study
How losing his bank job forced Simon Parker to finally pursue work he actually enjoyed helping small businesses.
Return to Work After 3 Children: A Case Study
A nurse returns to work after 15 years out of the job market and discovers the challenges she'll need to overcome.
Son's Illness Inspired My Return to Work: Case Study
When her son was diagnosed as deaf, a medical researcher found her way back to work by creating resources other families needed.