The story is familiar to mothers who take a break in their careers to raise children. They are ready to return to work, but face a bias from employers and concerns over the gap in work history. And returning in a senior position or at the salary level they were at when they left — especially for those seeking flexible work — is difficult. The issue is especially pertinent today, Equal Pay Day in the US. But staffing and workforce ecosystem firms are aiming to get parents back to work, Staffing Industry Review online reports.