Returning to Work

Off-ramping, on-ramping—it’s about moving fluidly in and out of the workforce. Here, you’ll find resources and tools to help you integrate work into your life with news and information that prove you’re part of a movement.


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Is the economy pushing you back to work sooner than you intended?
Yes, we need the extra income
No, we're okay for now
     

Transition Tools

Ready to re-enter the workforce? These resources will help you make the transition.

Working Remotely
9 steps to assess readiness

Off-Ramping Programs
Retain workers on extended leave

SMART Goals for Growth
Set and meet new objectives

Liz Ryan's Career Advice
Handling "mommy time" on your resume

Proposed Flexibility Act
Right to request flex work

Be Anti-Sludge
Combating negative attitudes at work

Presenting a Flex Work Plan
Highlight employer benefits

Making "At Home" Work
10 tips for success in a home office

Shoulds & Wants
A working parent's checklist

The Good News About Work
9 positive reasons why we work

Tips for Self-Education
Keep training when you work at home

Work to Family Conversion Rate
Food for thought

Salary Adjustments
A flex work tradeoff

Beyond 40 WPM
Part-time jobs for pros

Childcare Benefits
Employer support for parents

"Hire Me!" Resumes
Managing a resume gap

The Mom Advantage
Being hospitable to working moms

Consultant or Coach?
Finding the right career professional

High Touch Networking
Networking during a hiatus

Networking Lunches
Plan for the maximum benefit

From Parenthood to Business
Lessons that apply at work

5 Parenting Traits
More skills that apply in business

Keep Skills Current
Strengthen talents during a leave

Liz Ryan's Career Advice
Tips to take your career down a notch

Starting a Job Search
6 steps in the right direction

Self Advocacy
Stand up for work-life rights

Pre-Interview Research
5 tips

Liz Ryan Career Advice
Pumping at work

Finances for SAH Parents
Money for the long term

Eat the Frog
Prioritization tools

C-A-R for Job Seekers
Communicating Results

Recruiters & Headhunters
Partners in your job search

Burning Beds
Avoiding bad situations

Childcare and Telecommuting
Help essential for young children

Coach Yourself to Success
Responding to transitions

Reference Desk

You're not alone in your desire to return to work on your own terms. These reports, news accounts, and reference materials capture the current thinking on the topic.

Flex News
Recommended Reading
Research Findings
Data and ROI

Work/Life Organizations
Groups dedicated to the cause

Flex News Blog
Our take on the news

Flex-Friendly Companies
Best Places to Work

Webinar Rebroadcast
Work/Life Issues in America

White paper: Work/Life Issues in America
Employer and employee perspectives

Podcast
Introduction to our site & services

Career Coaches
Resource list for career advice

Blog: Kyra Cavanaugh

Life Meets Work founder and balancer-in-chief, Kyra writes about changing life priorities, flexible work relationships, and staying sane without dropping the ball.

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Exhaustion Kills the Best Intentions

Feel like a natural woman

Time Management, or Lack Thereof

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