Have You Taken a Career Break?
Whether you’ve already returned to work or are planning your next step, we’d love to hear about your experience.
Complete our short survey and help us create better support for returners.
Join over 40,000 women who’ve transformed their careers through our proven events programme.
Your go-to space for flexible work insights, expert career advice and real connections.
At Investing in Women, we champion flexible working—because women shouldn’t have to choose between a fulfilling career and the life they love. Our events bring together expert knowledge, practical tools, and real‑world stories to help women discover flexible roles, return to work, and grow in confidence and clarity throughout their career.
Empower women seeking flexible, part-time, or remote jobs that fit modern life
Support returners re-entering the workforce with confidence
Equip employers and people leaders to embed flexible, inclusive working practices
Create connection through shared stories, expert advice, and a supportive community
Empower women seeking flexible, part-time, or remote jobs that fit modern life
Support returners re-entering the workforce with confidence
Equip employers and people leaders to embed flexible, inclusive working practices
Create connection through shared stories, expert advice, and a supportive community
for navigating flexible careers – tools, templates, and strategies you can apply immediately
from coaches, recruiters, HR leaders, and return-to-work professionals who understand your challenges
that lead to proven results – our attendees land flexible roles, negotiate better terms, and build careers that work
where all questions are welcome and genuine connections are made
The summer break is over—now it’s time to refocus on you and your career.
Return Ready is a four-day virtual summit, brought to you by Investing in Women, designed to help you confidently re-enter the workforce, refresh your skills, and reignite your career goals after time away.
From mindset to market insights, confidence to CVs, each session is led by expert coaches and real returners who will equip you with the tools, clarity, and motivation to make your comeback count—this year and beyond.
Find out more and register here
The summer break is over—now it’s time to refocus on you and your career.
Return Ready is a four-day virtual summit, brought to you by Investing in Women, designed to help you confidently re-enter the workforce, refresh your skills, and reignite your career goals after time away.
From mindset to market insights, confidence to CVs, each session is led by expert coaches and real returners who will equip you with the tools, clarity, and motivation to make your comeback count—this year and beyond.
Find out more and register here
SMASH 2026 is your invitation to move forward with confidence, clarity, and courage and to build a career (and life) that fits who you are now.
Returning January 2027
In support of
International Women’s Day (IWD)
One day.
Real conversations.
Data, lived experience and action.
Returning March 2027
In support of
International Women’s Day (IWD)
One day.
Real conversations.
Data, lived experience and action.
Returning March 2027
The Momentum Masterclass Series is a six-week online programme, brought to you by Investing in Women, designed to help professionals maintain momentum in their career development and job search through the summer months.
Each week, we’re joined by one of the UK’s leading career coaches to guide you through practical, empowering strategies that will help you move forward with clarity and confidence, whether you’re actively job hunting or planning your next step.
Returning Summer 2027
You’re committed to diversity and inclusion.
You know the benefits.
But how do you turn that commitment into real change that benefits your employees and your business?
Look no further!
Our new corporate workshop is designed to help you attract, retain, and empower female talent.
Creating an inclusive, thriving workplace where everyone can succeed.
We’re always excited to connect with new voices and fresh expertise. If you’re a coach, mentor, trainer, recruiter, or professional with experience to share, we’d love to hear from you!
Collaboration opportunities:
– Running a webinar or masterclass
– Co-hosting a live session, panel or workshop
– Partnering on campaigns or summits
– Bringing us into events you’re running where flexibility and inclusion are key themes
Sponsoring our work is a powerful way to support women and champion flexible working. Our sponsorship packages offer meaningful brand exposure to our highly engaged community of career-focused women.
Sponsorship benefits include:
– Brand visibility across our event marketing and materials
– Speaking opportunities and thought leadership positioning
– Access to our community of 10,000+ professional women
– Alignment with meaningful social impact and flexible working advocacy
– Custom partnership packages available
We welcome collaborations on:
Running a webinar or masterclass
Co-hosting a live session, panel or workshop
Partnering on campaigns or summits
Bringing us into events you’re running where flexibility and inclusion are key themes
