Normalizing career breaks^®

A resource for professionals restarting their careers & employers building inclusive returnship programs.

We create opportunities for relaunchers to thrive and help employers tap into their exceptional value!

Our mission is to normalize career breaks and redefine career paths to include them, eliminating bias against professionals relaunching their careers after extended leave. We see this untapped talent pool for what it truly is: highly educated, experienced, and driven.

As pioneers in the career reentry and returnship space, we’re leading conversations with employers about the exceptional value of relaunchers and the tangible benefits of hiring them. This advocacy has led to a remarkable shift: career breaks, once viewed as a disqualifier, are now a key qualification for participation in employer returnship programs.

This transformation marks a pivotal milestone in the journey to normalize career breaks.

What makes relaunchers so exceptional?

We’re excited to share...

Highly Educated

98% hold Bachelor's degrees and 63% have
graduate degrees

Motivated

93% are interested in returning to full-time
employment

Experienced

70% have at least 10 years of experience and
44% have at least 15 years of experience prior
to their career break

_{Based on an analysis of our iRelaunch Return to Work Conference attendees and relaunchers on the iRelaunch Job Board}

Harvard Business Review Magazine

Tips for Navigating a 60-Year Career

People are living longer today than ever before. Fifty percent of babies born in 2007 in economically developed countries are expected to live 102 to 107 years. That means Gen Zs will be among the first to reach the 100-year milestone in larger numbers. Their career paths and financial security will be impacted as a result.

In this 2023 HBR article, iRelaunch CEO and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen talks about how longer lifespans are impacting the careers and finances of the youngest generations.

Return to Work Programs Come of Age

In her 2021 Harvard Business Review article entitled “Return to Work Programs Come of Age,” iRelaunch CEO and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen provides an updated and comprehensive look at career reentry programs, and offers best practices for hiring managers who want to use them effectively. Whether you are contemplating launching a career reentry program, already piloting one and are looking to expand, or you have a mature program and want to make it better, this article is a must-read.

Read this article and others

Ted Talk

How to get back to work after a career break

Carol Fishman Cohen CEO & Co-Founder of iRelaunch

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Champion Employers

Did you leave the workforce for a caregiving role, to pursue a personal interest, or for another reason?
These employers are interested in hiring you.