Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on returner programs—employer-sponsored initiatives designed to ease the transition back into professional roles. The study reveals a complex picture. While returner programs offer valuable support and mitigate some of the stigma associated with career breaks, they fall short of addressing persistent discrimination. The study found a troubling paradox: Returner programs may reduce the risk of immediate workplace stigma but don’t address deeper issues. Women who successfully re-enter their professions often experience Read More