Flexible Working
Working 9-to-5: not the only way to make a living
The so-called 'slashie' career - doing several jobs - is something parents are... read more
Flexible Working
The flexible working archive provides a wealth of advice to employees on how to find flexible work, how to request flexibility from current employers, and up-to-date news and opinion from industry experts on flexible working legislation.
Flexible Working
Secrets from an HR manager – how to get your flexible working request approved
HR expert Anna Ives has some advice on how to get your flexible working approved. read more
Career Advice
What would motivate you to change careers?
A new workingmums.co.uk's poll looks at what might prompt a career change. read more
Flexible Working
The three most common questions on flexible working
Kelly Jacobson Collins is a flexible working advocate. Here she outlines the three main... read more
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... read more
Flexible Working
Statutory Sick Pay may be extended to lowest paid
The Government is consulting on new rules for Statutory Sick Pay. read more
Flexible Working
Is flexible working stuck in a rut?
A new survey suggests not much progress has been made on flexible working. read more
Flexible Working
‘Four-day week could save UK £104bn a year’
New research from Henley Business School shows a four-day week on full pay could save... read more
Childcare
Work Life Cycle Survey
From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in... read more
Employment Rights
Finding employment as a carer
Coach Suzanne Bourne gives some advice on how to find work if you are a carer. Fifth in... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
‘£2K new parent injection could address gender pension gap’
A new report from Which? calls for a cash injection to be paid to new parents who are... read more
Flexible Working
Why do people have more than one job?
A workingmums.co.uk poll shows finance is the main driver of the growing trend to do more... read more
Flexible Working
Put on probation for asking for reduced hours
I used to work full time and went on maternity leave in Spring 2018. I returned back to... read more
Flexible Working
‘Job redesign and flex recruitment key for family friendly working’
A new report on family friendly working for employers covers everything from flexible... read more
Flexible Working
Call for a flex revolution
A new book calls for a flexible revolution that will affect all aspects of our lives. read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can I return to my original hours after maternity leave?
I have returned to work after maternity leave in an agreed deal to come back earlier than... read more
Employment Rights
Are you a slashie?
Are you a dog walker/nurse/soap maker, managing several different jobs? A growing number... read more
Employment Rights
Will I forego redundancy if I take a second job?
I am being made redundant from my part-time job. I work three days a week. I have been... read more
Flexible Working
How to keep healthy when working from home
Jonathan Smith outlines ways to make your homeworking office space more healthy. read more
Employment Rights
Does my employer have to reduce my hours if I have depression?
I returned to work after receiving treatment for a cancerous brain tumour. Although I am... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
In favour of sustainable jobs
A little bit of empathy and flexible working and the promise of sustainable jobs would go... read more
