Childcare
Report calls for action on childcare and Covid-related parental leave issues
A new report calls for urgent action to help new and expectant parents navigate Covid-19,... read more
Jobseekers
Jobseekers can access all of our up-to-date news, advice, tips and features about flexible working and finding a part time job here in our jobseeker archive. Read about the Top Employers leading the way with flexible working, find out who is recruiting now, and get careers advice to help you. Plus read about other mums juggling it all in our work life balance section.
Work Life Balance
All change for schools
Schools will be reopening in September. Cue more emails from schools who know have to... read more
Career Progression
Women’s careers in the time of coronavirus
Michelle Mielly and Lena Kurban Rouhana argue that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the... read more
Childcare
Call for urgent investment in childcare
The Fawcett Society has written to the Chancellor, calling for urgent investment in the... read more
Returning to Work
Back to work from furlough
David Price, workplace wellbeing expert and CEO of health and wellbeing provider Health... read more
Employment Rights
What will furlough mean?
What will the last few months mean for the future of how we work? Despite all the... read more
Courses & Retraining
Call for investment in flexible skills courses
A report from City & Guilds calls for more investment in reskilling the workforce most... read more
Childcare
Government announces school reopening plan
The Government has announced plans for class and year group bubbles in order to get... read more
Advertorial
Managing Directors Madeleine McDougall and Andrew Hulme Discuss Job Sharing
Managing Directors Madeleine McDougall and Andrew Hulme Discuss Job Sharing
There’s no doubt about it – whether it’s known as flexible, agile or any other... read more
Childcare
Disadvantaged children most affected by threat of nursery closures
A new analysis from the Sutton Trust shows how nurseries in disadvantaged areas have fared... read more
Childcare
Supporting childminders
Brett Wigdortz worked for years with Teach First. His new mission is to transform... read more
Childcare
‘Cumulative impact of Covid childcare deficit needs recognition’
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women and Work heard calls for action to help women,... read more
Employment Rights
Think-tank calls for job protection scheme
The Government should target help at those sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic... read more
Flexible Working
Should homeworkers be paid less?
Should those who work from home and can therefore move to less expensive areas of the... read more
Employment Rights
What should you do if your employer asks you to work during furlough?
Crossland Employment Solicitors' Beverley Sunderland advises what employees should do if... read more
Childcare
Parents don’t want to return to the old way of doing things
A new survey shows that lockdown has convinced working parents how much can be achieved... read more
Flexible Working
Will the switch to remote working last?
Will we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with a renewed interest in remote working or... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Viewing the transition to parenthood as a business benefit
A new education programme highlights the benefits new parents can bring to their... read more
Work Life Balance
‘Women nearly twice as likely as men to manage household budgeting’
A new study shows women are still taking the responsibility for the bulk of everyday... read more
Returning to Work
Virtual onboarding for returner programme
UBS has continued to onboard for its award-winning returner programme throughout the... read more
Childcare
Analysis shows nurseries on course for big losses
A new analysis shows childcare providers are likely to make big losses in the next few... read more
