Work Life Balance
Confronting the dilemma of today's working parent
How can we ensure the transition to working parenthood is not a personal crisis? asks Christine Armstrong in her new book. 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
Gender Equality
Call for greater openness at work about periods
A new book by journalist Emma Barnett argues for women to be enabled to be more open about period pain at work, while stopping short of calling for... read more
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Work Life Balance
‘Just 3% of public sector workers work mainly from home’
Jobs in health and education may not be as flexible as some people think, according to an Office for National Statistics report. read more
Work Life Balance
Celebrating the imperfect mum
Comedian Olivia Lee's new album aims to help mums laugh at the ridiculous pressures they face today as a way to vent their stress. read more
Work Life Balance
Reconnecting with the past you
Sometimes something happens and it brings you out of the present and reconnects you with the past you, a part of you which can get lost in the... read more
Career Progression
31 employers shortlisted in workingmums.co.uk’s 10th anniversary Top Employer Awards
Thirty-one employers have been shortlisted by workingmums.co.uk as examples of the best practice in family friendly and flexible working. 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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At the heart of the Haus Maids business model is our belief that happy well rewarded employees will produce unrivalled results for our clients. read more
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A growing network of franchised businesses dedicated to getting kids active, building confidence and promoting fun and inclusion. read more
Expense Reduction Analysts
Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) – the world’s number one franchise in business strategy, supply chain and cost management and winner of the... read more
Hemera Holidays
The UK travel industry is growing year on year with over 165,000 holiday lets in the UK, Scotland and Wales, meaning it’s a perfect time for you to... read more
The Seasons Art Class
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Creation Station
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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
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
