Career Advice

A window on the world of work for children and parents

Sarah Jane Thomson, founder of children's newspaper First News, talks to Workingmums.co.uk about her new venture into the world of work - First... read more

How to make sure your LinkedIn profile is making an impact

Getting the most out of LinkedIn

Emma Alkirwi has some advice on how to get the most out of LinkedIn, which is fast becoming an essential career development tool. read more

Workingmums.co.uk’s guide to January

New year, new job or career?

It's January: the time when people's thoughts turn to new year resolutions and new beginnings. If you are seeking a new start work-wise,... read more

Do I have to mention my last employment on my CV?

Employed briefly. Do I have to mention it on my CV?

After being self employed/sole trader for the last two years my business went bust and I recently accepted a job. I had a short trial period. I... read more

How to influence people

Influencing by the book

Nicole Soames' new book explains how learning how to influence people in work situations can help you in everyday situations. read more

How to retrain for a new career in your 40s

Over 40 and looking for a new direction? There’s good news - your forties are a great time to retrain for a new career. At this age, many of us have... read more

Complaints rise for tax-free childcare

Complaints up for tax-free childcare

The Government has confirmed that the number of formal complaints from parents experiencing technical issues with tax-free childcare has increased by... 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 consider your abilities and experience lesser because, say,... read more

Single mums take legal action over Universal Credit

Mums go to court over Universal Credit

Three single working mothers have brought a legal case at the high court to challenge the rigidity of the assessment period regime in universal... read more

Told to use annual holidays to cover gardening leave on maternity leave

Should I lose annual leave if I resign on maternity leave?

I am on statutory maternity pay and have resigned from my role. I am serving 12 weeks' notice. I will have a gap before I start my new role so I will... read more

Higher education boosts women’s earnings more than men’s

Higher education boosts female earnings

Women who go to university boost their earnings significantly more than their male counterparts, although female graduates earn little more than many... read more

Childcare support: Q & A

Childcare Q & A

HMRC has taken part in a Q & A on the two major childcare support policies launched by the Government. read more

Crisis: teens without phones…

Teens and phones

Phones, phones, phones. Teenagers do not seem to be able to function without them. I went away for one night and daughter three and daughter two's... read more

Online Jobs

Online Jobs

Are you looking to earn money from home with an online job? Today there are more homeworking jobs than ever, as businesses become ever more used to... read more

Joining together for equality

Parents working together for equality

2018 seems to be a year for reflecting on the past - at least for me. I've been back to see old places I used to live in or visit as a child. I've met... read more

Childcare funding rates mainly frozen for next year

Campaigners say parents may face higher childcare costs

Only two local councils in England will see an increase in the funding they are given by central government to subsidise childcare costs, according to... read more

New returner fund announced for disadvantaged women

Government announces new returner fund

The Government is to set up a £600,000 fund to help disadvantaged women carers back to work. read more