Returning to work? It may be timely, but do come prepared

If you’re pondering going back to work after an absence, the good news is that you couldn’t have picked a better time to do it. With the economy approaching full employment and skills shortages in a number of areas, employers will welcome you back with open arms.

That’s not to say, however, that you don’t need to prepare both practically and psychologically.

Whatever your reason for taking a career break, being out of ...