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Why do I feel like an impostor?
Beena Nadeem speaks to Dr Sandi Mann, author of a new book on the Impostor Syndrome which leads many of us to denigrate our achievements both at work and at home. read more
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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
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‘Women no better at multitasking than men’
Women are no better at multitasking than men, according to a new study. read more
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Workingmums’ guide to teenagers
Much advice and help for parents is focused on young children, but what about teenagers? Workingmums.co.uk looks at some of the challenges and the... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can my employer exclude me from a training opportunity if I am on maternity leave?
I was still on maternity leave when my colleagues were offered the chance to embark on a training course, having until the last month of my maternity... read more
Recruitment
‘One in eight employers would not hire a woman who may become pregnant’
A new survey from the Young Women's Trust shows bias against hiring women workers who may get pregnant remains, although it has fallen slightly. read more
Childcare
Tax-free childcare uptake still low, say critics
New Government figures show take-up of tax-free childcare is rising, but is still low, particularly outside the south east and for older children. read more
Franchising
Questions to ask yourself before buying a franchise
With so many options available, choosing which franchise to buy can be a daunting decision to make. read more
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Enhancing maternity pay ‘is not discriminatory’
The Court of Appeal has ruled that enhancing maternity pay but not shared parental pay is not discriminatory. read more
Work Life Balance
Are you missing your friends?
Just keeping up with the demands of work and parenting can mean there is very little time for friends... read more
Employment Rights
Sorting out annual leave when you have been placed on gardening leave
I handed my notice in and was put on gardening leave. I already had five days holiday booked within my gardening leave. Do they need to be holiday or... read more
Work Life Balance
Supporting the GCSE effort
The GCSEs are under way and the pressure is on...What is the role of parents? read more
Employment Rights
Increase in maternity and paternity discrimination cases
A survey of employment lawyers shows a big increase in claims for maternity and paternity discrimination. read more
Work Life Balance
Recruitment firm moves to a four-day week
The four-day week movement is increasing with employers like MRL Consulting keen to reap the benefits. read more
Courses & Retraining
Tips for technical retraining
Opportunities for women to retrain in the technology and innovation industries are a big talking point at the moment. Kate Koehn explains how she... read more
