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It doesn't have to be crazy at work
David Heinemeier Hansson speaks to workingmums.co.uk about why we don't need to work ourselves to the bone. 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
Career Advice
Cvs vs LinkedIn
Cv expert Emma Alkirwi offers some advice on how to use LinkedIn and your cv to your best advantage. read more
Childcare
Work Life Cycle Survey
From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in the workplace, workingmums.co.uk’s annual survey for... read more
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Self Employment
NatWest everywoman Awards open for nominations
Nominations are open for this year's NatWest everywoman Awards. read more
Self Employment
Financing a start-up without a bank loan
Finance expert Keith Tully has some advice on how to finance your business without a bank loan. read more
Returning to Work
The case for older apprentices
Lucie Mitchell explores apprenticeships for older people as a way of addressing skills shortages, age discrimination and an appetite for changing... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Why MPs need maternity leave
A campaign for money to be set aside to recognise that MPs have babies and need to go on maternity leave is growing in strength. read more
Franchising
Top Franchise Ideas for a Working Mum
If you have children but still want to be a business owner, there is no doubt that you will be able to find the perfect franchise that you can run... read more
Further Reading
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
Career Advice
How to survive half term
It's half term next week. Don't panic. Workingmums.co.uk has some ideas for what to do if it has crept up on you unexpectedly, given summer term is... 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
