Press

Below you can read a selection of articles which have been published in the national and regional press, and online, which mention WorkingMums.co.uk. If you have any press enquiries please ring 07789 106435 or email mandy.garner@workingmums.co.uk.


2013

Workingmums launches fourth Top Employer Awards 
Ri5.co.uk. 11th March, 2013
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Workingmums.co.uk launches its 4th annual Top Employer Awards
VaPro Magazine. 8th March, 2013
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2012

Women Business Owners – The How and Why
The Business in You. 21st February, 2013
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The flexible work trap
Jobs and Careers. 30th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk survey shows dads still reluctant to take up flexible working
Yorkshire Jobs. 29th November 2012
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Only 20 per cent of dads use flexible working
The Children's Mutual. 28th November 2012
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Dads still reluctant to take up flexible working!
Real Women Today. 27th November 2012
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Workingmums Survey Shows Dads Still Reluctant To Take Up Flexible Working
Work and Family Researchers Network. 27th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk survey shows dads still reluctant to take up flexible working
Virtual Assistant Professional. 27th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk survey shows dads still reluctant to take up flexible working
ResponseSource. 27th November 2012
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Dads reluctant to take flexi work
Bude & Beyond. 27th November 2012
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Rebalancing Child-Care Equations
The New York Times. 20th November 2012
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Sodexo's HRD wins workingmums.co.uk champion award
AskGrapevineHR. 16th November 2012
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Top family-friendly employers revealed
Made for Mums, 13th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards 2012
Babyworld.co.uk, 13th November 2012
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Unilever awarded top family-friendly employer
Employee Benefits, 12th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk announces the winners of its Top Employer Awards 2012
Onrec, 12th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk announces the winners of its Top Employer Awards 2012
Bloomberg Business Week, 11th November 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards 2012
Unilever recognised as top employer by Workingmums.co.uk Ask Grapevine HR, 9th November 2012
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Unilever recognised as top employer by Workingmums.co.uk
Ask Grapevine HR, 9th November 2012
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Young Colne mum hopes to inspire others
Pendletoday.co.uk, 15th October 2012
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Traidcraft nominated for UK Top Employer award
ChronicleLive.co.uk, 8th October 2012
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Shortlisted for the Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Award
Sodexo, 11th October 2012
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Mothers forced to stay at home as costs of childcare outweigh benefits of work
Daily Record and Sunday Mail, 2nd October 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk's Top Employer Awards' shortlist announced…
My Family Care, 26th September 2012
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HSBC and RBS Shortlisted for Top Employer Awards
HITC Business, 26th September 2012
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WAYC shortlisted for Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards 2012
WAYC, 26th September 2012
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Bridging the career gap
Jobs & Careers Magazine, 24th September 2012
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Shortlist announced for Top Employer Awards
Babyworld, 21st September 2012
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John Lewis, RBS & Unilever recognised for innovation in flexible working
askGrapevine, 21st September 2012
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Unilever UK and Ireland boss shortlisted as champion of working mums
Retail Times, 20th September 2012
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Workingmums.co.uk launches Top Employers Awards 2012
Onrec, 19th April 2012
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Workingmums launches third Top Employer Awards
Ri5, 17th April 2012
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Informa’s flexible working policy shortlisted in Working Mums Awards
InPublishing, 12th September 2012
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Interview: BBC newsreader Joanna Gosling on being a working mum
Ask a Mum?, 29th March 2012
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Working mums feel men are discriminated against on flexible working
Onrec, 9th March 2012
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Working mums feel men are discriminated against on flexible working
http://www.inspiresme.co.uk, 9th March 2012
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Review: Working Mums Magazine
Book reviews for mums
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2012: the year of flexible working?
Jobs & Careers, 19th January 2012
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Mumpreneur’s testimonial: how Gillian Nissim set up a flexible working business
London Mums, 5th January 2012
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2011

Getting back to work with confidence
Jobs & Careers, 14 December 2011
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James Caan discusses working mums
webrecruit, 23 November 2011
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Teaching working mums some new tricks
Manchester Evening News, 7 November 2011
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Weight Watch Leaders for Working Mums
Beyond Interactive Communication
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John Lewis named top employer for diversity by workingmums.co.uk
Institute of Leadership & Management, 7 October 2011
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John Lewis 'top employer for working mums'
Thomson's Online Benefits, 7 October 2011
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Workingmums’ top employer award goes to John Lewis
Ri5, 6 October 2011
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We’ve got it made: WE'RE not keeping mum this week - we're shouting about them from the rooftops.
The Sun, 31 March 2011
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Workingmums.co.uk Channel on IMama.tv
View all the video clips from the first ever Workingmums.co.uk LIVE event on the iMama.tv website, March 2011
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Working mums live - The one-stop exhibition for working parents
Stylist.co.uk, February 2011
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Fiona Phillips to speak at Workingmums.co.uk's first LIVE exhibition
Onrec.com, 3 March 2011
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Working mum pressure caused Fiona Phillips to leave GMTV
Ask a mum?, 25 January 2011
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2009/10

The Sun talks about Workingmums.co.uk Top Employers
The Sun, 28 October 2010 Read article (Pdf)

A family-friendly way to bring in the Bucks
MirrorWorks - Daily Mirror, 30 September 2010
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Working mothers: why having a baby need not mean the end of your career
The Guardian, 23 October 2010
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Workingmums.co.uk survey shows fears over tax credit cuts
Onrec, 15th October 2010
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Revealed: the best employers for working mums
Stylist, October 2010
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Accenture is top employer in Workingmums' awards list
hrmagazine.co.uk, 7th October 2010
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Gillian Nissim on Workingmums.co.uk
smarta, October 2010
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Workingmums – Top Employer Awards 2010
Lynne's Parliament and Haringey Diary (Lynne Featherstone), 6th October 2010
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Workingmums.co.uk announces the winners of its Top Employer Awards
Onrec, 6th October 2010
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KPMG wins top employer award
Accountancy, 6th October 2010
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The flexible workforce by Jessica Twentyman
Times Supplement - Raconteur on: '21st Century Workforce, New ways of working', Pages 4-5, 21st September 2010
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Bupa survey on when to keep children off school
BBC1 Breakfast, 8th Sept 2010
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How women are out-muscling the men at work
THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ONLINE, 2nd Sept 2010
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Grandparents 'help parents return to work'
Chartered Management Institute, 25th Aug 2010
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Working parents rely on mum and dad for childcare
Onrec, 25th Aug 2010
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Working parents forced to depend on family members for childcare as costs soar
HR Magazine, 24th Aug 2010
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Cost of childcare prevents mums returning to work
Made for Mums, 24th Aug 2010
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'More parents rely on grandparents' says survey conducted by Workingmums.co.uk
Virgin Media, 24th Aug 2010
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Workingmums.co.uk Annual Survey Coverage
August 2010
Institute of Leadership and Management - Working mothers rely on family for childcare. Click here to read article.
Think Baby - 40% of mums can’t afford to return to work. Click here to read article.
Chatterbox Blog - More parents rely on grandparents. Click here to read article.
Fresh Business Thinking - Working parents rely on mum and dad for childcare. Click here to read article.
Wales Online - Grandparents Helping Out. Click here to read article.
Wales Online - Childcare comes free from older generation. Click here to read article.
Press Association - More parents rely on grandparents. Click here to read article.
MSN - More parents rely on grandparents. Click here to read article.
Scotsman - Grandparents playing key childcare role. Click here to read article.
Mix96 - Buckinghamshire Grandparenting Expert Tells Us If It's Fair To Get Granny To Babysit. Click here to read article.
Daily Finance - More parents rely on grandparents. Click here to read article.
Father World - More parents rely on grandparents. Click here to read article.
Youth Work Digest - Grandparents playing key childcare role. Click here to read article.

The next big thing?: How child-focused businesses are growing in appeal
Independent, 29th July 2010
An increasing number of parents are setting up businesses focused on children says article by the Independent.
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Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards
Workingmums.co.uk, 9th June 2010
Workingmums.co.uk has launched the inaugural Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards to publicly recognise and celebrate those organisations that show a commitment to promoting flexible working, diversity and work life balance.
Read article.  Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards

Are working mums asking for too much?
BBC Five Live Tony Livesey programme, April 2010
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What does the General Election mean for you?
Families magazine, London South West, March 2010
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Working mums count long-term impact of recession
On Rec News, February 2010
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Can love survive when a woman earns more than a man
Daily Mail, February 2010
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Women as main breadwinners
BBC WM, Paul Franks programme, February 2010
1 hour 20 minutes into the programme

Multi-tasking - the key transferable parent skill
Onrec, January 2010
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Workingmums.co.uk featured in Guardian Flexible Working supplement
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
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Workingmums.co.uk interviewed about research on women settling back into work after maternity leave
BBC Three Counties Radio - November 2009
The interview is 2 hours and 5 minutes into this broadcast

Workingmums.co.uk talks to Coca Cola about women returning to work
Onrec - November 2009
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Workingmums survey contributes to Observer article
Observer - November 2009
Motherhood in facts and figuress
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Working mums interviewed for Guardian feature on women as the main breadwinners
Female breadwinners main family earners
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Workingmums launches platforms showcasing organisations on the cutting edge of flexible working
Onrec - September 2009
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Workingmums interviewed for BBC Spotlight Plymouth on nursery child abuse case
BBC Spotlight Plymouth - September 2009

Workingmums involved in debate on research on working mums and children's health
BBC Five Live - September 2009
Listen to the debate on the Victoria Derbyshire show.

Workingmums interviewed on research on working mums and children's health
BBC News 24 - September 2009

Flexible work tops agenda for crunch mums
Reuters UK - September 2009
Flexible working hours, homeworking opportunities and cover for emergencies or school holidays are the top concerns for working mothers, according to a Workingmums.co.uk survey.
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Flexible work 'key' for mothers
BBC - September 2009
Flexible working remains important to mothers despite uncertainty over jobs in the recession, a Workingmums.co.uk survey suggests.
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Working mums are a great untapped resource for SMEs
Real Business - September 2009
In a survey of 1,700 women undertaken by Workingmums.co.uk, a jobs site for working mums, results show that women don't expect the earth from their employers when they have children. Indeed, all they want is flexible working.
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Flexible working still the number one priority for mums
familyfriendlyworking.co.uk - September 2009
The economic recession has not dented women’s desire for flexible working, with almost all working mums rating flexibility as “very important” to them, according to the annual survey by WorkingMums the UK’s leading jobs site for working mums.
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Workingmums' response to Government announcement on split maternity/paternity leave
Reuters UK - September 2009
Gillian Nissim, founder of workingmums.co.uk, said: "Workingmums welcomes the news that the Government is to allow parents to share the second six months' parental leave after their baby is born. We believe it will have a positive impact on family life, both economically, since women are often the main breadwinners in
their family, and practically. It will give dads the opportunity to spend more time with their children and take an equal role in raising their children from a very young age.
"This could in turn encourage more dads to seek flexible working so that they continue to play a strong role in their children's upbringing and will break down the barriers which have held women back in their careers for so long. A more equal sharing of flexible work would not only improve family life, but would result in more flexible jobs at senior level, greater diversity at senior levels and would ensure companies make the most of the
talent and experience they have within their workforce."

The credit crunch forces stay-at-home mothers back to work
Sunday Mirror- April 2009
The recession is driving thousands of mums back to work as they try to keep family finances afloat. Advice on working again and how it affects family finances...
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Mum's the World
First Voice - April 2009
Going back to work after the birth of your baby needn't be a headache. Alex Blyth speaks to one mother whose business idea has helped mums and employers get off to a flying start.
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Many happy returns
Practical Parenting - March 2009
Does your stomach churn when you count the days until your maternity leave is over. Follow our easy tips to become a confident and happy working mum. Gillian Nissim offers advice on building confidence.
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Building confidence
Bounty - March 2009
Returning to work after maternity leave can be unsettling to say the least, but these simple strategies will help you build confidence. Read article.

Relationships at Work
Bounty - March 2009
Do you feel that you're treated differently at work these days, or that no-one takes any interest in your precious baby? While working mums shouldn't expect special treatment, your new status as a mum as well as an employee shouldn't mean you are treated badly. Read article.

Men losing jobs at twice rate of women
Financial Times - 9th March 2009
Men are losing their jobs at more than twice the rate of women in the UK, casting doubt on recent claims that women may bear the brunt of the global economic turmoil. Job sites targeting working mothers have reported a surge in candidates as the deepening recession forces more women back into full or part-time employment, writes Megan Murphy. Read article.

How to be a mum-preneur
My Baby Talk - February 2009
Advice on going back to work for mothers:
Q – I’ve recently had a baby and need to go back to work. My old job means a lengthy commute with long hours but I can’t afford to stay at home. What are my options? Read article.

WorkingMums is growing
Onrec - February 2009
WorkingMums.co.uk, a leading jobsite for professional women looking for flexible, part-time, office and home-based job opportunities has today announced that it has appointed Dionne White as Sales Director to manage and grow the existing sales team as well as drive sales and relationships. Read article.

£500 carrot to persuade stay-at-home mothers to get back into the workplace
Times - 10th January 2009
Mothers who have been looking after children full-time for five years or more will be entitled to training worth £500 to help them get back to work.
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2008

The Mother of all Decisions
Guardian - December 2008
With families now feeling the economic pinch, many mums are having to return to work earlier than they would like. But try explaining that to the kids, says Josephine Murray
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More to Life than Shoes
December 2008
Profile piece and top tips on working mothers from Gillian Nissim, Founder of WorkingMums.co.uk.
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Latest WorkingMums research
October 2008
WorkingMums.co.uk has just conducted some research, discussing how mothers are feeling a stronger need to return to work due to the credit crisis. The release also looks at how employers need to look more into different working options to help reduce the impact of the economic downturn:

HRzone - HR Flexible working extentions. Click here to view article.
Recruiter - Working Mothers. Click here to view article.
Personnel Today - Gender pay gap not necessarily about employer discrimination. Click here to view article.
HR Magazine - Tough times sees mums return to work. Click here to view article.

Economic crisis offers more opportunity for flexible work
Personnel Today - October 16th 2008
Economic crisis offers mums more opportunity for flexible work Personnel Today. The economic crisis presents a great opportunity for mums to find flexible work, according to an expert. Gillian Nissim, founder of flexible working website WorkingMums.co.uk, told Personnel Today there could be a boom in jobs to suit parents' needs. Read article

Q&A - Pregnancy Baby & You
September 2008
Gillian Nissim, founder of WorkingMums.co.uk answers your questions on:
- How can I save money for my baby’s arrival?
- What’s a child trust fund and how do I get one?
- Please can you explain the new maternity leave laws?
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Nine months is only the start: Managing maternity
HRZone.co.uk - September 15th 2008
Sticking to the regulations is only half the battle when it comes to managing maternity in the workplace, yet in a shrinking talent pool managing the issues is crucial for success. Annie Hayes looks at where the opportunities lie. Read article.

Q&A - Pregnancy Baby & You
August 2008
Gillian Nissim, founder of WorkingMums.co.uk answers your questions on:
- Do new mums have any legal rights when it comes to flexible working?
- What should I do if I take maternity leave and then decide not to go back to work?
- Can I afford to be a stay-at-home mum
- am I entitled to any benefits?
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Working mums are calling for greater employer flexibility

The majority of working mothers are still frustrated by the lack of flexible working positions available, according to a survey

Female Employees

Most working mothers are frustrated at the lack of flexible work available, according to a new survey

Second annual survey shows that employers are still missing out on a huge pool of talent

The majority of working mothers are still frustrated by the lack of flexible working positions available, according to the second annual survey from Workingmums.co.uk

Lack of flexible working fails mums

Mothers are hungry for work but feel that a lack of flexible working opportunities are holding them back, a poll of over 1,000 working mums has shown

Job Websites target 'mummy market'

Flexible Working
Global Appointments - June 2008
In survey after survey, flexible working is the one thing parents consistently say they value above all other benefits. For working mothers it ranks higher than salary and location. Now Government policy seems to be reflecting parents‘ demands. Read article.

Putting mums back in the workforce
Real Business - June 12th 2008
Gillian Nissim’s online job network Workingmums.co.uk has over 21,000 candidates on its books. This is no knitting circle; most of these women have over seven years business experience. Read article.

Radio Interview
BBC Three Counties Radio - May 14th 2008
Interview with working mums founder Gillian Nissim, and one of our successful candidates, Sharon Rusellini. Click here to download MP3

Radio Interview
East Sussex Today, Sovereign Radio - May 1st 2008
Interview with working mums founder Gillian Nissim, and one of our working mum's success stories, Marie-Laur Patel. Click here to download MP3

How to juggle family and job - without upsetting your workmates
The Times - March 28th 2008
Some mothers do manage to juggle children and career, but many end up frazzled wrecks. As if taking on (effectively) two jobs wasn’t enough, sometimes the attitude of work colleagues is far from supportive. Read article.

How to attract working mothers
New Business – Spring Issue
The majority of working mothers require flexibility in their working arrangements but 90% struggle to find it. And that could open doors for smaller organisations that have traditionally missed out on top staff. Read article.

Working Mums: flexible working policies
Best Practice Magazine – March 08
Flexible working policies for Mothers returning to work will help employers to tap into the wealth of experience and skills they offer. Read article.

The Parent Trap
Director Magazine - January 08
As additional parental leave kicks in, Jessica Twentyman finds out how small business directors are coping with family-friendly policies and whether they themselves are taking full leave. Read article.

Will your job be stolen if you take maternity leave?
You Magazine, Mail on Sunday – January 08
When women take time off to have a baby they may risk being sidelined, with their jobs taken over by ambitious childless colleagues. So how can mothers strike the right work-life balance ? And still be taken seriously in the workplace? Read article.

More mums 'looking for work' in new year
ClickAJob - 10 January 2008
Many mums are considering a move back into employment for the new year, it has emerged.A study of 422 women by WorkingMums.co.uk, has discovered that 83 per cent are keen to go back to work in 2008. Read article.

'More mums to return to work' in 2008
Bounty.com - 09 January 2008
New research has revealed that 83% of new mothers in the UK intend to return to work in 2008. A poll conducted by jobsite WorkingMums found that many women want to get back into the workplace after having children but lack the confidence or resources to take the step. www.Bounty.com

New Year, New Job for Mothers
ForParentsByParents.co.uk - 09 January 2008
A new poll from WorkingMums.co.uk, a leading jobsite for women looking for flexible and home working employment opportunities, reveals that many mothers have resolved to get back to work in the New Year. www.forparentsbyparents.com

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