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Many organisations are eager to support women who are returning after career breaks. Successful programs are defined not just by the opportunities they present but also by the flexibility these opportunities offer in the short term and the transition pathways they lead to full-time work.
When designed with care, return-to-work programs, often referred to as returnships, offer businesses immediate access to experienced professionals while providing women with a structured and supportive route back into the workplace.
As Harvard Business Review notes, returnships have now become proven and effective pathways for companies to attract and retain mid-career women looking to reignite their careers.
This playbook outlines how organisations can design programmes that deliver lasting value, from attracting and welcoming returners to managing projects, contracts, and establishing clear pathways into permanent roles with confidence and scale.
The most effective programs value expertise and skills, and create a pathway to enable a more seamless transition back.
Based on our support to clients in their returnship programs, we have compiled a quick checklist to evaluate your program and embed elements that can make it not only effective but also attractive.
Start small with 10–20 well-managed projects and clear conversion routes and scale steadily, building a reliable pipeline of talented women ready to shape long-term success.
While the value of return-to-work programmes is apparent, many organisations struggle with the demands of attracting the right talent, managing administrative tasks (contracts, compliance, payments), and ensuring a positive experience for consultants.
This is where platforms like Flexing It can provide valuable support, helping organisations establish a structured process, source talent and create a seamless experience for both businesses and returners alike.
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