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Companies Should Do More to Normalize Career Breaks

LinkedIn recently took steps to make it easier for people who take extended career breaks to better represent that time on their profiles. This is one step on normalizing such breaks. But companies can do more — and one step they should consider is better promotion and categorization of return-to-work…

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How the Pandemic Has Created New Demand for Older Workers

Ordinarily, hiring managers tend to be skeptical of workers who have taken long career breaks or retired and want to return. They worry the workers’ skills have deteriorated or become obsolete, that they will face long ramp-up times, that they are overqualified, uncommitted, or are just too old. The current…

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LinkedIn is adding ‘stay-at-home mom’ and more caretaker titles, as 2.3 million women leave the workforce

For years, those who've temporarily stopped working have asked LinkedIn for more ways to reflect a caregiving hiatus on their public, digital resumes. Now they’re finally getting some better options.

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Comeback career! 12 smart job-searching tactics from those who got hired during the last economic downturn

It can feel daunting to look for a job after taking a career break, especially in this economic climate. But it can be done. Here’s what successful relaunchers did in 2008. Their tips and tricks can work for you too.

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Return-to-Work Programs Come of Age

Millions of American women left the workforce during the pandemic, mostly to provide care for families when schools and other support systems closed. As the economy rebounds, companies will need to lure this talent back—and return-to-work programs provide a vehicle for doing so. These programs—aimed at mid-career professionals who’ve taken…

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Back on the Career Track

Women revolutionized the workforce by entering professions in record numbers, but many stepped off the career track to care for their families. Now, these same women are forging new career paths by proving that they can return to challenging, meaningful careers after a break, and so can you. Back on…

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The Role of DEI & HR in Return To Work Programs

Did you leave the workforce during Covid or before? Employer return to work programs are effective vehicles for engaging with a wide range of non-traditional professionals to bring diverse talent into organizations. We sit with CEO & Co-Founder of iRelaunch, Carol Fishman Cohen, who will educate us on the origin…

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Coursera

Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates, career credentials, and degree programs. Coursera was founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew…

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EdX

edX is the education movement for restless learners. We’ve brought together over 40 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world, and industry-leading companies onto one global online learning platform that supports learners at every stage. And we’re not stopping there—we’re relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world…

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform with over 16,000 courses taught by real-world experts and a library that is constantly up to date. Their community of learners engage in courses across business, creative, technology and more, helping them get closer to achieving their professional goals. Learn the relevant skills…

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