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Mothers are more likely to work worse jobs with less flexibility – while fathers thrive... read more
HMRC has announced a crackdown on people earning over £1K through side hustles selling... read more
CV expert Emma Alkirwi outlines some of the big myths about CVs, from whether to omit... read more
I have worked on a series of continuous fixed-term contracts for four years as an... read more
It's the new year and costs are still going up. How do you increase your chances of... read more
With women dramatically under-represented within the UK’s painting and decorating sector... read more
‘Leaveism’ and ‘presenteeism’ continue even when employers are more flexible so... read more
Katie Jackson speaks to workingmums.co.uk about her new clothing brand, She's a Baller,... read more
There are several employment rights changes coming in this year, after a series of Private... read more
Karen Holden from A City Law Firm outlines your employment rights if you work on a... read more
Amid a flexible working backlash, several Private Members' Bills were enacted covering... read more
Childcare continued to dominate the news after the Budget announcement, amid fears that... read more
The first few months of 2023 were characterised by concerns about teacher strikes, the... read more
It's finally nearly here. You can make it. Happy Christmas! read more
Helen Ilsley from the Executive Coaching Company outlines how you can check on what the... read more
I am currently on a secondment to cover a colleague's maternity leave and I have just... read more
workingmums.co.uk spoke to Rikshita Khela from Vorboss on the significant work they have... read more
A new book by smart working expert Andy Lake tackles all the major issues about hybrid... read more
WMPeople.co.uk is pleased to announce the shortlist for its 2024 Top Employer Awards... read more
Kemi Badenoch, Minister for Women and Equalities, told the Women and Equalities Committee... read more
Our office is closed during the Christmas break during with the team are paid as normal... read more