A survey finds small and medium-sized businesses back flexible working, but parents are worried about the impact of new maternity and paternity legislation. Plus other news
Consider the scene. You're sitting in an interview and the interviewer asks you if you plan to have children in the near future. Okay, it's against the law. But what if it wasn't? Would you answer "yes, I plan to have children" because you are indeed keen to start a family? But what if you didn't get pregnant for years, or ever? More....
One in 60 call centre workers works remotely, but radical changes are afoot, say flexible working campaigners. Plus other news.
Analysis from the Office of National Statistics shows women in their 40s are paid 20% less than men. Plus other news
Grandmothers are worried that modern motherhood is becoming a competition, according to research. Plus other news.
The Fawcett Society launches a campaign to end sexual discrimination in the workplace. Plus other news.
The Government is naming 113 "exemplar employers" to encourage more women-friendly working policies. Plus other news.
Child-centred parenting doesn't work in today's world, argues Dr Amanda Gummer.
A report out today in the Economic Journal paints a bleak picture for women managers who want to work flexibly. But things are changing, argues WorkingMums' web editor Mandy Garner