08/10/2026
Figures show women are substantially more likely than men to take a career break during their working life.1 Whether it’s maternity leave, caring for young children, or looking after elderly family members, the responsibilities that lead to time out of paid work are more likely to impact women.
But while career breaks are often a positive experience, they can have long-reaching effects, both financially and on women’s confidence about returning to work.
Read more: https://www.hjpcfp.com/article/detail/sjpp/the-missing-years-caring-career-pauses-and-long-term-planning
SJP Approved 25/09/2026