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.
Do I Pay Tax on Redundancy Money if I Get a New Job?
Redundancy payments under £30,000 are tax-free, but check your employment contract before taking a new job.
Long Term Illness: Are You Ready to Go Back to Work?
Think through whether you're physically and emotionally ready to return to work after a long illness, and consider a phased approach.
Writing a CV After a Long Term Work Absence
How to write a CV when you've been out of work for a while and show employers what you've really got to offer.
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 mum's real experience finding childcare that worked with her demanding job and family life.
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
Help your CV stand out after a sabbatical by framing the experience positively and updating your whole document, not just adding to it.
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.
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
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.
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.