Career Re-Entry Fair
Organised in partnership with the Companies & Returnships Network – CRN , the Annual Career Re-Entry Fair is designed to create an innovative platform where employers and returners interact face-to-face in a hands-on and meaningful way. The event encourages employers to look beyond a returner’s CV and recognize the talent and experience they bring to the table.
Returners benefit from opportunities to:
- Network with company representatives and learn about corporate cultures.
- Discover the skills employers are seeking and gain valuable insights.
- Exchange ideas with fellow returners and receive expert advice in small labs offering practical tips.
Highlights from Our Past Career Re-Entry Events
Here’s a look back at two of our flagship events that brought together returners, employers, and experts to promote career re-entry:
Second Career Re-Entry Fair (15 & 16 November 2021 – Online)
The Second Career Re-Entry Fair marked a significant step forward in fostering connections between returners and employers. Over two days, twelve leading employers – including Roche Diagnostics, Credit Suisse, Johnson & Johnson, UBS, and others – demonstrated their commitment to career re-entry initiatives.
Participants engaged in:
- Expert Talks & Panel Discussions on innovative strategies like job sharing.
- Interactive Workshops hosted by ReturnersWork coaches, offering practical advice on preparing for re-entry.
- Speed Meetings with employers, where returners introduced themselves in small, focused virtual discussions.
This online format not only provided returners with a platform to connect with companies but also empowered employers to uncover skilled professionals beyond their career breaks.
Third Career Re-Entry Conference (14. November 2023 in Zug)
Hosted by Johnson & Johnson, this in-person event brought the re-entry journey to life by creating an engaging environment for returners and employers to meet, learn, and collaborate.
Event Highlights:
- Workshops with Coaches: Focused on topics like career positioning, professional rebranding, and pitching techniques, delivered in English and German.
- Expert Panel Discussions & Talks: Explored key issues from both employer and returner perspectives.
- Networking Apéro and Speed Networking: A relaxed setting where returners exchanged ideas with company representatives and hiring experts.
The 2023 event featured:
- 13 employers, including CRN and non-CRN members.
- 12 partner organisations.
- 14 distinguished speakers, panelists, and coaches.
- Over 50 returners with diverse professional backgrounds.
With nearly 90 participants in attendance, the conference successfully brought returners and employers together, showcasing talent, facilitating networking, and strengthening career re-entry initiatives.

Career Re-Entry Fair
Organised in partnership with the Companies & Returnships Network – CRN, the Annual Career Re-Entry Fair is designed to create an innovative platform where employers and returners interact face-to-face in a hands-on and meaningful way. The event encourages employers to look beyond a returner’s CV and recognize the talent and experience they bring to the table.
Returners benefit from opportunities to:
Network with company representatives and learn about corporate cultures.
Discover the skills employers are seeking and gain valuable insights.
Exchange ideas with fellow returners and receive expert advice in small labs offering practical tips.
Highlights from Our Past Career Re-Entry Events
Here’s a look back at two of our flagship events that brought together returners, employers, and experts to promote career re-entry:
Second Career Re-Entry Fair (15 & 16 November 2021 – Online)
The Second Career Re-Entry Fair marked a significant step forward in fostering connections between returners and employers. Over two days, twelve leading employers – including Roche Diagnostics, Credit Suisse, Johnson & Johnson, Lonza AG, UBS, and others – demonstrated their commitment to career re-entry initiatives.
Participants engaged in:
Expert Talks & Panel Discussions on innovative strategies like job sharing.
Interactive Workshops hosted by ReturnersWork coaches, offering practical advice on preparing for re-entry.
Speed Meetings with employers, where returners introduced themselves in small, focused virtual discussions.
This online format not only provided returners with a platform to connect with companies but also empowered employers to uncover skilled professionals beyond their career breaks.
Third Career Re-Entry Conference (14. November 2023 in Zug)
Hosted by Johnson & Johnson, this in-person event brought the re-entry journey to life by creating an engaging environment for returners and employers to meet, learn, and collaborate.
Event Highlights:
Workshops with Coaches: Focused on topics like career positioning, professional rebranding, and pitching techniques, delivered in English and German.
Expert Panel Discussions & Talks: Explored key issues from both employer and returner perspectives.
Networking Apéro and Speed Networking: A relaxed setting where returners exchanged ideas with company representatives and hiring experts.
The 2023 event featured:
13 employers, including CRN and non-CRN members.
12 partner organisations.
14 distinguished speakers, panelists, and coaches.
Over 50 returners with diverse professional backgrounds.
With nearly 90 participants in attendance, the conference successfully brought returners and employers together, showcasing talent, facilitating networking, and strengthening career re-entry initiatives.