Flexible Working

A comprehensive guide to flexible working hours

A guide to flexible working hours

Considering flexible working? Or have you received a flexible working request from an... read more

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

In favour of sustainable jobs

A little bit of empathy and flexible working and the promise of sustainable jobs would go... read more

Working full-time hours, but getting part-time holidays

My contract is only a part-time one, but I have been working full time hours for a year as... read more

Can flexible hours be changed?

My husband and I work for the same company. My mum passed away in 2017 so we had nobody to... read more

Top tips when working from home

So you fancy working from home? Here are some tips to help you be at your most productive. read more

Offer a good alternative to the 9 to 5

Employers need to level the playing field for part-time workers

Jean Taylor has seen her income drop by 60% after she left her job as a commodity buyer to... read more

Flexibility in job adverts – how to ask what the flexibility is

Flexibility in job adverts - what does it mean?

In job adverts there’s a growing trend for employers to dangle a juicy carrot in the... read more

Review of 2018 – Part Two

Our review of the year from July-December

2018 was packed with activities related to gender diversity and family friendly working.... read more

Review of 2018 – Part One

2018 review - January to June

2018 was a very busy year for issues relating to family friendly working and diversity. In... read more

Contemplating the flexible glass ceiling

The flexible glass ceiling

I've been reading recently about the flexible glass ceiling: the idea that people somehow... read more

Online Jobs

Online Jobs

Are you looking to earn money from home with an online job? Today there are more... read more

From Shared Parental Leave to flexible working: the Scottish perspective

Working family policy in Scotland

Maria Brett outlines Scottish government policy on childcare, flexible working and Shared... read more

Addison Lee loses appeal on driver status

'Addison Lee drivers should have worker status'

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a ruling that Addison Lee's drivers are workers... read more

Why mums have the skills needed for the future of work

One of the interesting topics that came up at the Workingmums.co.uk's Top Employer Awards... read more

Can my manager ask me to be in at 9am if I have a flexi hours contract?

I work for a local government and have two children. I've worked in my current role for... read more

Flexible working and mums of more than two children

Mothers of more than two children are significantly more likely to say flexible working... read more

Best foot forward for a career in podiatry

It’s not the best-known health profession but it makes a huge difference to millions of... read more

The future of work?

What will the future of work be? Will it be one of increasing automation, where humans are... read more

‘Quarter of employees would not swap flexibility for more pay’

A quarter of people – and 47% of those over 55 – state that no increase in... read more