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Manners in business meetings ''bordering on horrendous'', claims etiquette expert

Manners in business meetings ''bordering on horrendous'', claims etiquette expert

The British may have a reputation for being polite, but a leading etiquette expert says it's a different matter when it comes to 'do's and don'ts' in business meetings.  Workingmums.co.uk looks at how we should conduct ourselves and make sure we're remembered for the good way we behave in business meetings, not the bad.…

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Safety first: Risk assessments for expectant mums

Safety first: Risk assessments for expectant mums

Jo Robson, founder and principal solicitor of Babylaw solicitor explains the level or risk assessment that should be carried out to ensure work is safe for expectant mums.…

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How to make moving house less vexing

How to make moving house less vexing

Moving house is meant to make your life more pleasant. For example, if you’re going to live closer to work, you’ll have get to spend less time commuting. Shifting to a smaller flat will probably take away a big part of your financial worries, while upgrading to a bigger house or a more rural area will benefit the quality of your life in general. Yet most families view moving house as a nerve-wracking experience experience moving house as nerve-racking. Read on for some tips to take the stress out moving.…

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Help your child to make a successful transition to secondary school

Help your child to make a successful transition to secondary school

Thousands of 11-year-olds are gearing themselves up to begin secondary school in September.  Some may be confident in making the leap, but for others it will be an anxious time.   Workingmums.co.uk looks at how working parents can help their offspring through the first wobbly weeks.…

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''All work and no play'' over the summer, say working mums

''All work and no play'' over the summer, say working mums

Most of us have had a pretty miserable time over the summer, according to a survey by Workingmums.co.uk. Lack of money was the main reason, reveals the poll. Yet some of us did manage to have a good time despite the gloomy economic situation.…

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