Flexible Working Practices
Want to improve remote and hybrid working? Ask the experts
Remote and hybrid working is not new so why can't we learn from those who have been doing it for a while how it might work better? read more
Flexible Working Practices
The nuts and bolts of hybrid working: Expenses and compensation
Lucie Mitchell explores the ins and outs of hybrid and remote working, from travel... read more
Recruitment
Zurich says advertising roles as potentially part time pays off
Insurance firm Zurich says an initiative to advertise all jobs as open to part-time and... read more
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Coronavirus Pandemic
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Employment Rights
Javid says tests can replace isolation for Omicron contacts
Sajid Javid announces new rules for Omicron contacts to reduce impact on the economy. read more
Career Progression
Reconsidering careers and taking chances after Covid-19
The pandemic altered many working mums’ career plans, but it has also brought new opportunities for some.
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Flexible Working Practices
Does how you work affect your experience of Covid?
A workingmums.co.uk survey shows how people worked during the pandemic affected their mental health, attitude towards promotion and to how they want... read more
Recruitment
Returner programmes in a post-pandemic environment
Returner programmes post-pandemic
Now that more returner programmes are coming back onstream after a pause during Covid, workingmums.co.uk looks at how they work and why they matter. ... read more
Work Life Balance
Why employers need to talk about mental health
Benedetta Doro reports on why it is good for both employers and employees to tackle mental health in the workplace on an ongoing basis.... read more
Managing Staff
Advice for employers on easing of restrictions
Kate Palmer from Peninsula UK advises on what employers should do about the easing of restrictions in England after 19th July. read more
Gender Equality
workingmums.co.uk launches Best Practice Report 2021
workingmums.co.uk has launched its Best Practice Report which shares what the winners of its Top Employer Awards have done to address the challenges... read more
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Maternity & Parental Leave
How do I work out my maternity pay if I have CMP as well as SMP?
I am on maternity leave and I have been receiving SMP and CMP (Contractual Maternity Pay). I started my maternity leave in Spring 2021. I understand... read more
Employment Rights
Flexible working cases rising at tribunal
A law firm says the number of people taking their employer to employment tribunal for refusal of a flexible working request is rising. read more
Recruitment
Call for new Plan for Jobs
Employment figures are stalling with economic inactivity rising, say analysts - meaning a need for greater action by the Government to fill vacancies. read more
Diversity
Five things SMEs should think about for 2022
CharlieHR has some advice for SMEs on areas to think about developing for 2022. read more
Gender Equality
How data and transparency drives innovation and equality
A recent webinar hosted by Sarah Hesz from childcare provider Bubble highlighted the role of data and increasing transparency in driving forward the... read more
Childcare
Stella Creasy calls on working mums to report struggles on Twitter
Stella Creasy is leading a Twitter campaign to highlight poor treatment of mothers at work. read more
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Work Life Balance
OECD report shows impact of Covid on working mums
A new report from the OECD shows women's work was adversely affected by childcare issues during Covid, even when they were working and dads were not... read more
Gender Equality
‘Women make up majority of non-executive directors for the first time’ – 2021 UK Board Index
The 2021 UK Board Index highlights some progress in gender diversity for non-executive directors, who now outnumber men, but more work needs to be... read more
Flexible Working Practices
The Organic Agency: an SME that knows how to attract and retain staff
Benedetta Doro looks at the SME The Organic Agency and its family-friendly policies, flexibility and focus on employee wellbeing.
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Work Life Balance
We made it to end of term week
It's end of term week and nearly the end of another turbulent year. Just getting this far feels like a massive achievement. read more
Work Life Balance
Retail jobs: Top 10 skills you need
Getting a job in the retail sector can be a gateway to an interesting and successful career. The opportunities are diverse and varied, and often very... read more
Work Life Balance
Why you should consider charity jobs for your next role
Many working parents find that a move from the corporate world to a charitable role gives them greater job satisfaction. But what are the typical... read more
Employment Rights
Mind the bump: legal advice campaign aims to help mums
A campaign to stamp out maternity and pregnancy discrimination will run throughout January for both employers and employees. read more
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