New white paper launched on flexible working
Employers should do more to gather evidence of the growing demand for flexible working by asking people about their priorities at job interviews in order to get line manager buy-in for culture change, according to a new Workingmums.co.uk’s white paper on flexible working. read more
Working part time in a senior role
Claire Brown left a million miles an hour job in the City and is now working part time as... read more
Natalie Trice had a busy career in PR. She had worked for Sense, the charity for deaf and... read more
Report calls for more sponsorship of women in STEM
Women in the STEM industry are overmentored and undersponsored, according to a new report which says more needs to be done to engage with female... read more
I've been reading recently about the flexible glass ceiling: the idea that people somehow consider your abilities and experience lesser because, say,... read more
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'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
It may have escaped your notice, but it's already the end of the first week of December. We're now on the final slide into Christmas and, more... read more
Where do you start to tackle gender stereotypes about jobs? Primary school seems a good place to begin. I've done a fair few careers events in primary... 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
I was reading an article the other day by an Australian dad who had asked for his name to be put at the top of the school and nursery contact list and... read more
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,... 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
