Women returning to work advised to plan ahead
by WIN Admin — published in Press Releases
Women who hope to return to work have been advised by one expert to plan ahead and be clear about what they want from their new role and what lifestyle changes they are willing to commit to.
Piya Khanna, an executive coach at Change to Succeed, explained that women must consider if they want to work part-time or full-time, if they want to work from home at any point and what support they need for childcare.
Her comments come after research by Regus highlighted the significant number of employers who are discouraged by hiring women returning to work.
It found that 38 per cent of businesses fear working mothers have less commitment and flexibility, while nearly a third (31 per cent) believe they will leave shortly after training to have another child.
Almost one in five firms said they thought working mums might have out-of-date skills.
"Start taking action well in advance of returning to work," said Ms Khanna.
"Speak to your boss and agree roles, responsibilities, work hours [and] work from home arrangements."
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