News UK has hosted an event for She’s Back – an initiative that aims to help women re-enter the workforce after an extended break.

The She’s Back team presented findings of a joint research project with the University of Edinburgh Business School, which found that 84% of the 1,100 women surveyed said they did want to go back to fulfilling careers, but that 75% don’t believe there is enough flexibility to return.

The event included a panel discussion on the barriers to returning to work after maternity leave and featured a range of high profile working mums and dads including advertising executive Cilla Snowball from AMV BBDO, Richard Punt, the chief executive of Peerpoint Allen & Overy’s contract lawyer business, and Unruly co-founder and chief operating officer Sarah Wood.

The research also found that corporate Britain could be saving millions by re-engaging with women who left their careers to have families.

News UK was among a number of leading companies who participated in the research.

News UK Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Duncan, who attended the event, said:

Retaining women who have family commitments alongside their career is a vital part of helping the best talent flourish at News UK. Collaboration with She's Back makes sure we lead from the front on an issue of growing importance.