Flexible Working Practices
Employers told to beware of giving the illusion of flexible working
A new report warns of the dangers of false flexible working where people end up working... 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
The mental health impact of the second lockdown
A workingmums.co.uk poll finds that over three quarters of mums say the second lockdown... read more
Employment Rights
Call for legal right to disconnect
A survey by the union Prospect backs calls for a right to disconnect for remote workers. read more
Childcare
Schools back in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales after Easter
Almost all school students can return to school after the Easter holidays in Scotland,... read more
Career Progression
How to send better emails
How can you write more effective emails? Expert Kim Arnold's new book explains the ins and... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Flexible working for Ramadan
Flexible working and a personalised approach to support are good practice for a huge range... read more
Career Advice
Job application form top tips
You’ve found the perfect job and are excited to apply… but the first step is a job... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Working part time in a senior role
Annie Turnbull talks about her senior part-time role at Teach First. read more
Career Progression
‘Three fifths of people plan career changes as a result of Covid’
A new survey shows increasing interest in changing careers since the pandemic began. read more
Career Progression
Leading female founders award ceremony opens for nominations
The NatWest everywoman Awards for female founders have opened for nominations. read more
Career Progression
Exciting times at AWE
What a year it has been! No-one could have anticipated the challenges we would all face.... read more
Work Life Balance
What is an aptitude test?
Some employers might ask you to complete an aptitude test as part of the job application... read more
Employment Rights
My part-time role is going full time. Does my company have to offer the role to me?
I am a part-time worker and have been for several years. My company says it now needs to... read more
Diversity
Teach First: best for family support
Teach First won workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Award for Family Support this year and... read more
Work Life Balance
Explaining a career gap on your CV: Watch Now
In this video, the CV Guru explains how to explain a career gap in your CV. Read on for... read more
Career Advice
How to deal with post-lockdown anxiety
Neuroscientist and business psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw gives advice on how to cope with... read more
Career Progression
Very slow progress on women in top roles
Analysis by S & P Capital IQ shows that the number of female chief executives in... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Changing roles while pregnant
Amy Foster talks about how she was encouraged to apply for and take a new role by... read more
Tax Credits & Benefits
National Living Wage & National Minimum Wage increase
The National Living Wage has been extended to 23 year olds and over from today. read more
Childcare
Fostering during Covid
Sarah Smith talks about her experience of becoming a foster parent during the pandemic. read more
Employment Rights
Advice for employers after shielding relaxation
HR expert Kate Palmer from Peninsula advises on what employers should do as shielding... read more
