Managing Staff
IVF and the importance of a safe workplace
Caroline Jones on getting pregnant through IVF and how an unsupportive employer made the experience a lot more stressful... read more
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to pay back maternity pay?
I am currently on maternity leave after having my premature daughter who is now three... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
UK maternity pay and leave: A working mums guide
A guide to UK maternity pay and leave
UK maternity pay and leave is a minefield and many women continue to be confused. Here,... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Maternity rights on fixed term contracts
Where do I stand with maternity rights? I am currently on a fixed term contract with a... read more
Self Employment
Buddies in life and in business
Kelli Aspland is up for a big award this week in recognition of her role in setting up suncream applicator business Solar Buddies with her best friend... read more
Work Life Balance
Mums still more likely to feel under time pressure than dads
A new study shows parents are still under significant time pressure, particularly mums, parents in dual full-time earner households, parents with... read more
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Mini Athletics
Ever thought of running your own business? Running a Mini Athletics business is fun, rewarding and lucrative, and more importantly it’s family... read more
Radfield Home Care
Radfield Home Care is one of the UK’s most established private healthcare organisations; providing exceptional care services for over 35 years, with... read more
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Flexible Working
New NHS ‘head of flexible working’ appointment welcomed
Campaigners welcome the appointment of a new 'head of flexible working' in the NHS. read more
Gender Equality
STEM and the gender pay gap
Girls' choices not to take STEM subjects are likely to affect the gender pay gap. So what can we do about it? read more
Self Employment
Woman of the year
Mother of seven Mairead Mackle is the winner of the 2019 NatWest everywoman of the Year Award for her work setting up social care and housing... read more
Self Employment
‘Many self employed people don’t know about IR35’
Many small businesses are not aware of the controversial tax legislation IR35 which is due to be rolled out to the private sector in April, according... read more
Self Employment
How to do your own PR
If you are setting up or running your own business, you need good PR. If you can't afford to outsource it, you can learn the basics yourself and a new... read more
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The Seasons Art Class
Managed from home, hours to suit your family life, part time hours, full time income... Full training provided. read more
Creation Station
Inspire imaginations with fun, flexible arts & crafts classes, parties & events. read more
The Little Calm Company
Award winning workplace massage company, originally based on the South coast in Portsmouth. We visit companies and organisations offering seated and... read more
Sparks Film & Media Arts
Launch Your Own Sparks Film School. Ignite Imaginations and Inspire Creativity… Do you want to share your passion with the next generation? Are you... read more
Clara James Tutoring
Clara James Tutoring is set to become the number 1 tutoring franchise in the UK. Why? Because the most important underlying value is customer service... read more
Fox Cycling
Highly profitable investment opportunity Were you aware that 50% of 6 year olds in the UK today cannot ride a bike? Unfortunately, many children today... read more
Outsourced Academy
Outsourced Academy offers a unique franchise opportunity, to become an Energy Entrepreneur using our proven methodology. We have taken our experience... read more
diddi dance
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Further Reading
Flexible Working
New NHS ‘head of flexible working’ appointment welcomed
Campaigners welcome the appointment of a new 'head of flexible working' in the NHS. read more
Employment Rights
‘People with mental health problems may be missing out on workplace rights’
People with mental health problems may be missing out on employment rights and protections because of lack of awareness and a lack of clarity in how... read more
Childcare
Does transport planning take childcare needs into account?
Too often urban planning doesn't take childcare needs into account. Is that because those involved don't talk to the people who do most of it? read more
Flexible Working
Study finds most people work are neither over- nor under-working
An ONS study finds most four fifths of people in the UK either work less than 48 hours a week or are not working fewer hours than they would like. read more
Work Life Balance
Single mums significantly more likely to take time off for stress
An analysis of workingmums.co.uk's annual survey shows single mums are significantly more likely to take time off for mental health issues. read more
Flexible Working
Can my employer refuse me promotion because I work part time?
I'm currently working part time following my return to work from maternity leave just over a year ago. Since then I have applied for two promotions,... read more
Childcare
‘Conservatives’ policy on childcare will cost parents the most’
An analysis of party pledges on early years shows the Conservatives would leave the childcare sector with the biggest deficit, potentially leading to... read more
