A Return to Work: Guidance on Returning to Part Time or Full Time Work

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Our expert guidance helps you rediscover your skills, boost your confidence, and navigate your successful return to work with practical advice tailored to your unique situation. Whether you're returning from maternity leave, illness, redundancy, or a sabbatical, you'll find trusted support here. A Return To Work is here to help.

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Being on Sick Leave When Redundancies Are Made

Being made redundant while on sick leave is legal, but your employer still needs to follow fair procedures to avoid discrimination claims.

Common Pitfalls of Being Self-Employed

Self-employed work comes with real challenges like poor time management, inconsistent income and isolation that you need to prepare for.

How to Handle an Unsympathetic Boss

Set boundaries and communicate clearly when dealing with an unsympathetic boss during illness or difficult times.

What if Your Job has Changed?

When you return to work after illness, your job might look different, here's how to handle role changes and temporary staff.

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Common Pitfalls of Being Self-Employed

Self-employed work comes with real challenges like poor time management, inconsistent income and isolation that you need to prepare for.

How I Arranged Childcare: Case Study

One parent's story of finding childcare that worked for her demanding job and family life in Durham.

How Much Does Maternity Leave Cost Your Employer?

Most statutory maternity leave is actually paid by the government, not employers, and small businesses can recover most costs.

Updating Your CV After a Sabbatical

How to write your sabbatical on your CV so employers see it as a strength, not a red flag.

I Stumbled Into Returning to Work: Case Study

How one woman unexpectedly returned to work after finding an opportunity while caring for her young son.

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.

Would Shift Work Suit Your Family?

Shift work can save you childcare costs and let both partners earn well, but it only works if your family schedule actually fits around it.

I Had a Makeover Before Returning to Work: Case Study

An HR manager got a makeover before returning to work after maternity leave to rebuild her confidence.

I Invested Redundancy Money in New Business: Case Study

How one IT trainer used her redundancy payout to start a new business instead of finding another job.

Are Larger Companies More Supportive?

Big companies may have more resources to support returning workers, but financial ability doesn't always mean better care in practice.

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