The majority of female employees (83%) who return to work move into part-time and/or flexible working roles upon their return from maternity leave according to new research with UK HR directors.
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK HR directors report that they have already created flexible working arrangements as a way to retain new mothers.
Fifty-one per cent of UK HR directors say that more than…
Do you find yourself always putting things off? Meaning to get down to certain tasks, and then finding that a week, a month, or even a year has passed and you still haven’t started them? How does that make you feel? – irritated? guilty? a failure?
Let’s just say you desperately want to get a new job.
(You desperately wanted to get a new job at the beginning of 2012 as well, but you’re…
Starting a business is an exciting adventure; however getting your start-up off the ground is also one of the hardest things to do. One of the biggest issues is often a lack of money, at least at the beginning. The web and ecommerce have been great enablers in this respect, and there are plenty of low cost ways to get your business moving forward. If you love what you do, and spend your money…
Gwyneth Rees (mum of two girls aged 5 and 3) is the author of ‘Super Sister and the Birthday Party’, the fantastic follow-up to My Super Sister. With unforgettable characters and warm-hearted family relationships, this is the perfect book for any child – and their naughty little sister!’
Q: Where did the inspiration for your books come from?
A: Real people and real life events are…
When I talk (face to face) with anyone about building a social media strategy inevitably the question of “how is this going to get me work?” rears its head.
My answer is normally something like “Do you get work by networking and marketing?” and if the answer is yes then I simply explain it’s just the same thing.
The key to getting work or making sales is to target your audience…
Have you ever felt that describing your career or work history feels like talking about a series of different events with nothing in common – jobs taken for a variety of reasons which have led you in a particular direction? Does this make you feel insecure about how a potential employer may view your choices? Well don’t worry you’ve probably just been creating a beautiful patchwork quilt…
Some people just can’t help to help others from the heart. And here is the amazing testimonial of Cecilia Crossley who managed to set up and run a successful social enterprise helping vulnerable mums and babies.
What inspired you to set up from babies with love?
My son Isaac was born just before Christmas time. Watching the big charity Christmas appeals, with Isaac in my arms, I felt a new…
Looking for part time work is always a daunting aspect. In general, the thought of finding work is scary, particularly within the current economic climate. Being the largest city (and capital of our country) London is a great place to start. With plenty of jobs around, there are more options for working mums than ever.
Workingmums is really great for mums needing a little help and guidance. One…
Following the introduction at the International Women’s Day Conference we are delighted to announce Milk.ly for London Mums: a unique FREE online platform to showcase female entrepreneurs’ businesses (handmade products / creations) that will eventually lead to sales generation. www.milk.ly/londonmums
The Milk.ly team selects the most remarkable products from home-decor to fashion to…
The hard earned Christmas break seems a distant memory and your kids are looking forward to the Easter holidays and the chocolate treats that come with it. If you run your own business, ensuring you meet the needs of both your family and your customers can be tricky; especially when it comes to the school holidays.
Childcare is expensive and yet you don’t want to spend the holidays either…