SME wins award for four-day week
Rich Leigh is used to people suggesting moving his business, Radioactive PR, to a four-day week on full pay was a gimmick. He points out, however, that if it was it was the most stressful way to get a bit of PR. read more
I was reading an article the other day by an Australian dad who had asked for his name to... read more
It may have escaped your notice, but it's already the end of the first week of December.... read more
'Flexible workers more productive'
Workers who are offered the option of flexible working are more productive, happier and less stressed, according to a new study. read more
Coaching for mums with special needs kids
Jenni Donato gave up her career as an environmental consultant after her daughter was born with developmental dysplasia of the hip. At the beginning... read more
London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow
How do we get fathers to take parental leave? Do they need role models? Do we need to create culture change in companies? Would advertising campaigns... read more
Things don't always go to plan - sickness and a failing car can turn the 'best day ever' into the worse one in an instant. read more
Report shows female pipeline slowing
The number of women coming through the ranks of FTSE 100 businesses has fallen by 4.1% in the last year, according to a new report. read more
Julianne Miles, winner of this year's Working Mums Champion award, talks to Mandy Garner about her work for Women Returners. read more
Niamh Barker has steered her luxury travel blanket business through the choppy waters of recession and the uncertainty of Brexit and grown it around... read more
Overcoming work-related stress, depression & burnout
If you are woman of ‘a certain age’ feeling overwhelmed and burnout, wondering “is it just me?”, fear not; you are certainly not alone! read more
Building a business against the odds
Jane Stuart-Palikira got married in Corfu. The experience gave her the idea to start up her wedding business, Ionian Weddings. She has successfully... read more
Working family policy in Scotland
Maria Brett outlines Scottish government policy on childcare, flexible working and Shared Parental Leave. read more
Some highs and lows of a mother daughter bonding weekend. read more
A mother and daughter bonding weekend could turn out to be more of a coughing fest. read more
Returner turns working mum advocate
When her children were young Beverley Kerr was forced to leave the travel industry due to inflexible hours. She has now been back in the industry for... read more
'Addison Lee drivers should have worker status'
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a ruling that Addison Lee's drivers are workers rather than self-employed contractors. read more
Is my treatment unfair due to pregnancy?
I have recently returned to work after a period of six weeks absence caused by stress and pregnancy-related sickness. I had a discussion with my line... read more
Many mums find maternity leave harder than expected
Over a quarter of mums did not enjoy their maternity leave as much as they thought they would – according to a poll commissioned for The Emma... read more
Career progression with flex has climbed the HR agenda in the last year as more and more organisations call for more effort to be put into making... read more
I have it all. A thriving business, a wonderful home, a healthy happy son and the world at my feet as a young, independent, successful business woman.... read more
Some days have more life interruptions than most. Monday was Ancient Egyptians Day. I had managed to keep only son away from the parents whatsapp... read more
