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Posts Tagged ‘Advice for working mums’
New “Shi*tty Mom” book published as anitdote to perfect parenting syndrome
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
Balancing the Bump: When to ask for flexible working
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012Exclusive practical and legal advice on when and how to ask for flexible working by two members of 1230 The Women’s Company – employment law specialist Annabel Kaye and Allie Stewart, MD of The Life-Changing Company.
Mothers looking for work haven’t had career advice for years
Thursday, June 28th, 2012A new study from social enterprise Women Like Us, reveals that most mothers looking for work have not had any career advice since leaving education..
Balancing the Bump: Legal protection for part time workers
Thursday, May 31st, 2012Many bosses and staff don’t realise that part time workers have special regulations to protect them in the workplace. HEre’s a handy guide of do’s and don’t from FMWF’s Balancing the Bump eam, employment law specialist Annabel Kaye and Allie Stewart, MD of The Life-Changing Company – members of 1230 The Women’s Company.
British women held back by childcare costs
Monday, May 28th, 2012The number of women on company boards, the high cost of childcare and how to encourage entrepreneuralism were all on the agenda at the First Women Awards roundtable
Homeworking side-effects revealed
Friday, May 18th, 2012Mothers face unexpected side-effects when they work from home, including higher energy bills and having more washing up to do, according to a new study, and there’s also advice for anyone considering making the move.
Employment law: Changes to Parental Leave
Thursday, May 17th, 2012A new law to make parental leave even more generouswas unveiled in the Queen’s Speech earlier this month. Peta Fluendy explains the changes and gives a practical outline for employers and employees about what’s looming when and why
New mothers ‘get inadequate help’
Friday, May 11th, 2012Two in five new mothers have struggled to cope with the demands of parenting during the first few weeks after birth, with a similar amount admitting getting “angry” with their baby, according to a poll.
