career break

During a career break you are forced to confront a new identity and through this comes growth, adaptability and continuous learning.

Fran Caratti had been out of the workforce for 3 years after adopting her niece. She struggled to find work until landing a spot in EY’s Reconnect program.

More and more we’re hearing about the benefits of taking a sabbatical or an extended break from our careers in an effort to re-energise and recalibrate.

After fifteen years in marketing and being the “kind of gal who was married to her job”, Melissa Grant experienced an unprecedented change in mindset while expecting her first child.

Hearing another educated and skilled friend lament the fact there was “no point” in returning to the workforce, gave SAP President Adaire Fox-Martin an idea.

On the first day of 2017 I shared a quote that says “If you’re lucky enough to do well, it’s your responsibility to send the elevator back down”.