Home working

Covid-19, furlough and a new start

Before having her two sons, Karen was working as a legal secretary, but once her children... read more

Fighting for children’s mental health

It is estimated that one in six children aged five to 16 is likely to have a mental health... read more

Poll shows many employers are looking to cut wages for homeworkers

Over two-thirds (68%) of British businesses are contemplating pay cuts for staff who opt... read more

Workingmums’ guide to Easter

It's here already. You blink after Christmas and Easter arrives. If you are still dealing... read more

How to ask for flexibility if your manager is not keen

You want to ask for some homeworking or reduce your hours, but you know your line manager... read more

Who are stay-at-home parents?

I have been asked several times lately for contacts for stay at home parents by the media.... read more

Security and fairness seen as barriers to homeworking

Many office workers are prevented from working from home due to concerns about security... read more

Can homeworking be turned down if I did it before?

You should put in the formal flexible working request citing the direct male comparator... read more

How to find good homeworking jobs

In our most recent survey offering regular homeworking rated second on what would make... read more

How to set up your own home office on a budget

In this second instalment, we’ll focus on some practicalities for getting started and... read more

Flexible home working with iwoca

Flexible working at iwoca Are you looking for a job which offers complete flexibility,... read more

WMRecruit: flying the flag for flexible recruitment

Looking for a flexible new role? Jo Galt is the person to contact. She heads... read more

Homeworking: top tips

Top Tips for Homeworking. 1. Can the job be done at home? This may seem absurd, but the... read more

How to get the most from remote workers

Workingmums.co.uk's most recent employer survey shows most think flexible working will... read more

A day in the life of…a Travel Councellor

Meet Katie Kirk, mum of three-year-old Max, who left her high-flying marketing job when... read more

How to start an eBay business

Ask any mother and they’ll be sure to tell you that parenting is an onerous job. But ask... read more

Working differently to attract the best talent

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) says its success rests on the quality... read more

Helen joins Cook Stars

We're delighted to welcome Helen to the Cook Stars Team! In September our new franchisee... read more

Supporting virtual teams: The move from the traditional workspace to a flexible one

Supporting virtual teams

“We help teams transition to a more flexible approach,” says Pilar. “If one person... read more

Top 10 tips for homeworking

Over the last 10 years there has been a huge movement towards home working and remote... read more

I got my job through workingmums

Around five years ago Karen Day was the general manager of a media company, working full... read more