Childcare
The toll of tag-team parenting
Beena Nadeem investigates the toll of tag-team parenting for those who can't afford childcare costs or find childcare that fits around their work. 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
Childcare
Attitudes are changing, but there’s still a way to go
The latest survey of social attitudes shows some changes, but women are still expected to do most of the childcare. read more
Diversity
Affinity groups as agents of change
Affinity networks help to drive employer policy and practice on diversity, a meeting heard. read more
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Flexible Working
Bill introduced to support flexible new jobs
A new Bill has been introduced in Parliament to make it easier for applicants to get flexible new jobs. read more
Childcare
Women in leadership: overcoming the barriers
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard talks about getting more women into leadership positions. read more
Work Life Balance
Older kids need their parents too…
Children, even 19 year olds, sometimes need their parents... read more
Childcare
Can employees take unpaid leave this summer to look after their children?
Kate Palmer gives advice on your rights around parental leave over the long summer holidays. 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
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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
