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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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What is your main reason for returning to work?

Financial

Children are older

Social/Intellectual Stimulation

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

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

• Events Calendar

Conferences, retreats & seminars

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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