How this mum set up the Black Working Mothers network
The Black Working Mothers network
Irene Muma was often the only black woman in her workplace, let alone in senior roles. So... read more
In this archive you can find a range of articles and news related to managing staff, particularly staff who work on a flexible basis. You will also find advice about managing staff through different life changes such as maternity and paternity leave, return to work, bereavement and menopause.
The Black Working Mothers network
Irene Muma was often the only black woman in her workplace, let alone in senior roles. So... read more
Divorce and separation have an impact at work, which is why several big employers are... read more
Top Employer Awards 2023: “A shift from awareness to action”
Salma Shah, one of the judges for this year’s awards, talks about recent trends in... read more
Lucie Mitchell asks the experts what 2023 has in store for HR. read more
Should you hire a “chief remote officer”?
Many employers are still finding their way with remote working, from solving IT issues to... read more
News review 2022: September-December
We look at the main news stories that we covered on the cost-of-living crisis, childcare,... read more
We look at the main news stories that we covered on the cost-of-living crisis, childcare,... read more
Is the Government - and its media supporters - simply failing to read the room when it... read more
London law firm accredited as “fertility-friendly employer”
Burgess Mee has become the UK’s first employer to gain this status. How did they get... read more
Cost-of-living stress making workers less productive
Almost all UK managers say their staff are concerned about the cost-of-living crisis, with... read more
Getinet Astatike Haile from the University of Nottingham on why Elon Musk has got it wrong... read more
What are the flexible working options for on-site staff?
Working Families hosted a webinar this week where employers shared ideas for staff who... read more
Elon Musk's insistence on 'hardcore' workers who are prepared to sacrifice everything for... read more
Have baby, will travel? Or are your kids about to finish school and go out into the world?... read more
A number of employers have signed up to a new pledge to support employees going through... read more
National Fertility Week brings a renewed focus on the need for flexible, empathetic... read more
workingmums.co.uk spoke to Dr Jo Yarker about her work on occupational psychology and how... read more
How can employers prepare for potential power blackouts in the winter? HR expert Kate... read more
Truss red tape cuts could threaten gender pay gap reporting, unions warn
The new prime minister has announced that companies with fewer than 500 staff will become... read more
Running on empty: how can bosses help mothers suffering from burnout?
During the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, many stresses have fallen... read more
Running on empty: The mothers hitting burnout after three tough years
During the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, many stresses have fallen... read more