Career Progression
Retraining after having children
Training is a big issue for working mums - whether it is missing out on training and career progression due to working flexibly or retraining into a... read more
Courses
Many working parents decide to retrain in order to start a brand new career after having children, to help achieve a better work life balance. Others feel like they want to brush up on their skills, to regain confidence for their return to work or improve their employability if returning to a new job after maternity leave. Here you can read about different training options, case studies of those who changed careers, plus access a range of courses via our course partners e-careers.
Courses & Retraining
Retraining as a solicitor
When Hayley Goucher split up with her partner when her daughter was two, the separation provoked a profound feeling of anxiety. “I thought... read more
Flexible Working
Retraining in coding for a flexible career
When thinking about a career change, have you ever considered coding? Every day all of us visit different websites and use multiple apps – these... read more
Courses & Retraining
Retraining in teaching
Many women switch to teaching after having children, attracted by the prospect of term-time working and a desire to give back. But some are put off by... read more
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Courses & Retraining
Thinking of retraining?
workingmums.co.uk's surveys show a big appetite for retraining among parents. Our new resource provides details of a range of flexible courses in... read more
Career Advice
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
Career Advice
64% of mums interested in retraining
Almost two thirds of mums are interested in retraining and 58% have considered setting up their own business, according to workingmums.co.uk’s... read more
Career Advice
Digital Mums: forging a flexible future
Nikki Cochrane (45 – left) and Kathryn Tyler (40 – right) are co-founders of Digital Mums, which they launched in 2014 to empower mums to... read more
Courses & Retraining
Retraining as an ESOL teacher
When Magdalena Horczynska first moved to the UK from Poland she really struggled to find work. After completing a CELTA course part time, however, she... read more
Further Reading
Maternity & Parental Leave
Majority of employers still fall short on parental leave transparency
A new report on employers' transparency when it comes to their parental leave policies shows a growing divide between beacon employers and others,... read more
Work Life Balance
41% feel being a mum has held them back at work
As National Work Life Week begins, new polling from Working Families shows the career impact of being a working parent. read more
Employment Rights
The case for extending paid leave for miscarriage
As Baby Loss Awareness Week begins, we discuss the importance of having a miscarriage policy in the workplace. ... read more
Gender Equality
Who do ‘water cooler moments’ benefit?
Water cooler gossip has become a popular term during Covid, but what does it really mean and who does it benefit? read more
Career Advice
Seasonal jobs – typical roles and how to find them
Taking on a seasonal job is a great way to boost your income in the short term. The run up to Christmas and the summer holiday season are peak times... read more
Work Life Balance
Be less perfect
How can we help our daughters become happy adults when we too are subject to many of the same pressures they face? read more
Returning to Work
What are the key messages for returners?
Own your career break and value yourself were among the key takeaways from this year's Women Returners conference. read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Asos announces policies on miscarriage, fertility and more
Online retailer Asos has announced a range of support for those experiencing miscarriage, having fertility treatment and going through the menopause... read more
Gender Equality
Number of women directors on boards continues to flatline
A new study by Cranfield School of Management finds that little has moved when it comes to female directors on boards. read more
Employment Rights
Mass support for paid sick leave for children
A Mumsnet survey finds huge support for extending statutory sick pay to cover children's illness. read more
Childcare
Report calls for Covid-19 recovery strategy for new parents
A new report recommends that the Government put in place a Covid-19 recovery strategy for new parents, including a review of childcare funding. read more
Childcare
Review: Rise of the Girl by Jo Wimble-Groves
Jo Wimble-Groves’ new book Rise of the Girl - Seven empowering conversations to have your daughter is out now and gives practical advice on how to... read more
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