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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Conservatives manifesto pledge childcare & tax cuts
The Conservative party manifesto includes a section on working families which has a strong emphasis on tax cuts and promises a new fund for wraparound... read more
As busy parents it’s tricky to balance the need to work with the need to care for our family. When children come along many decide to seek out part... read more
For lots of UK working parents, the idea of running a business from home is appealing. No need to rush to the office every day, you can fit in the... read more
It's an underrated parental skill - the power to bring people with very different agendas together, even if only by force... read more
Mums rarely see their closest friends
Most mums rarely see their closest friends, according to a new poll. How can you carve out more time to get the support you need? read more
An analysis by HSE of figures around work-related stress shows women aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to take time off due to stress. read more
The Lib Dems have launched their manifesto with pledges on free childcare, a right to day one flexible working and a right for zero hours workers to... read more
Over a quarter of workers say fears about being left behind in a fast-changing workplace, driven by tech, are putting them off having kids. read more
Employers need help with implementing greater flexible working
Employers predict the onward march of flexible working, but over four in 10 say they need help to address demand. read more
The jury seems to be out on whether homeworkers are more productive or less stressed, according to a recent report, but it suggests a positive impact... read more
Many working parents are looking for a more flexible way to combine work family commitments. One option is to set up a business, as becoming your own... read more
Sally McLaughlin speaks to workingmums.co.uk about how she got back on the career ladder after a 10-year break and how her latest role at Schneider... read more
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