{
  "id": 8163021,
  "title": "Support for women returning to work should start before they even leave their jobs, SCWO study finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/support-for-women-returning-to-work-should-start-before-they-even-8163021",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/scwo-study-women-return-work-support-6391291"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study by the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) reveals that support for women returning to work should begin well before they even leave their jobs. Flexible work arrangements were found to be the most desired form of assistance, with 61% of poll respondents supporting this approach. The study, titled \"Women's Workforce Re-entry: Challenges, Barriers & Opportunities,\" explores the experiences of women returning to the workforce after a career break. The research, conducted in collaboration with NTUC's Women and Family unit, surveyed 502 women aged 24 and above in Singapore, as well as conducting 20 focus group discussions with 120 women. The findings indicate that support should extend beyond simply helping women re-enter the job market and instead focus on creating suitable opportunities, ensuring workplaces are ready to support their return, and promoting career progression.",
  "summary": "Flexible work arrangements were the most desired form of support among women polled, and could help them stay employed, return after a career break and remain in their jobs afterwards.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Support for women returning to work should start before they even leave their jobs, SCWO study finds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/support-for-women-returning-to-work-should-start-before-they-even",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:02:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}