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return to work

Apr 27, 2012 Human Resources

Returning mums offered on-site childcare

by Leah Gibbs

A Melbourne company has proven just how far it is willing to go when it comes to retaining returning parents in their workforce – it built its own $5m on-site childcare centre.

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Mar 7, 2012 Family

Q: I was also hoping you might have some advice on how to return to work and put children in care?

by Jen Dalitz

Q: I was also hoping you might advise how best to approach what is a bad situation – how do you suggest parents proceed when it comes time to return to work and put their child/ren in care? I realise there’s no magic bullet but some good advice would help balance the depressing reality! Thanks, [...]

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Feb 23, 2012 Job Search

Job search techniques tried and tested by Mums!

by Leah Gibbs

So, you’ve made the decision that you want to return to the workforce, and maybe you’ve decided that a new career path is the way to go.  Whether it’s familiar territory you choose to return to or something completely different, there are tried and tested job search techniques that you can apply for yourself – [...]

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Feb 20, 2012 Balanced Life

How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave

by Leah Gibbs

Returning to work after maternity leave is a huge stressor for many first time moms, not only because of the logistical hoops you have to jump through to re-arrange your work life around your new baby, but it can also fill women with self-doubt about their roles as career woman and mom.

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Feb 9, 2012 Job Search

Job Seeking the Mum Way!

by Leah Gibbs

The prospect of returning to work after children can definitely be one of the most daunting experiences.  It’s particularly the case if you don’t have a great deal of work experience in the field you are interested in, or if you have been out of the workforce for years and years.

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Feb 2, 2012 Job Search

To return to work or not? That’s the $50 million question!

by Leah Gibbs

Whether you’re a woman who worked in the corporate world prior to having a child, one who simply had a reasonably good job that you genuinely enjoyed, or one who has never worked, one question is likely to come to mind sometime after you have a child:  to work or not to work? These days, [...]

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Mar 4, 2011 Balanced Life

Returning to Work As a Mum and Trying To Balance It All

by Leah Gibbs

The higher cost of living and the increasing divorce rate has meant that stay-at-home Mums are becoming a rarity.  While it does feel a bit like this has been the case forever, it is still a relatively new phenomena and one that requires some ironing out.

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Jan 24, 2011 Your Working Life

New service for women looking to return to the workforce – guest blog by Women2Work

by Leah Gibbs

Today, women make up just over half of Australia’s total population. More women than men are now educated at secondary schools and universities, and more women than men graduate from university with bachelor degrees. Women have made significant contributions to every aspect of Australia’s development including its society, culture and economy. However, women in Australia [...]

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