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Proposals announced on increasing number of board level women

Proposals announced on increasing number of board level women

Companies may be required to report on their progress to get more women into the boardroom, under proposals announced by the Government today.
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Grandparent carers 'need more support'

Grandparents who provide childcare for low paid parents are risking financial hardship themselves, a new report from Grandparents Plus and the Equality and Human Rights Commission shows. Plus other news.
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Related tags: Childcare | Grandparents | Pay freeze | Permanent jobs

Get the booking bug

Get the booking bug

People are used to buying products online. But what about services, such as dog walkers or music teachers? Glenn Shoosmith and his partner have developed an online booking services for small businesses offering services which could make life much easier both for customers and business owners, an increasing number of whom are working mums.
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Part-time mums 'raise healthier kids'

Part-time mums 'raise healthier kids'

Women who work part time are likely to have healthier children than those who work full time or not at all, an Australian study has found. Plus other news.…

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Related tags: Flexible Working | Health | Part time working

Are you lovin' it?

McDonald's jobs used to be referred to derogatively as McJobs, but times have changed and the company has made great strides in meeting staff demands, including for flexible working, KIT days and career progression for women.…

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Related tags: Flexible Working | KIT days | McDonald's