Shared Parental Leave take up isn’t just about the finances
Last week People Management reported in ‘Is Parental Leave Failing Parents?’ that lack of pay is the biggest barrier to more men taking up Shared ...
How to get your wardrobe back on track after a break
By Sally Smy, personal stylist and founder of Queen Bee Styling. Unlike spring and summer (which arrive very slowly), autumn seems to arrive at break-neck ...
Our first ‘vlog’ on transitioning from work-mode to mother-mode.
This week we would like to welcome and introduce our ‘guest-vlogger’, Lavinia Brown, who has recorded a 4-minute ‘vlog’ on tips around how to make ...
Flexible working patterns no excuse for gender pay gaps
By Helen Letchfield, co-founder, Parent & Professional With one in two employers reporting wide pay gaps than last year, employers can no longer afford to ...
Going on holiday? Here is how to switch off from work
A holiday should be time away that allows us to unwind. We should come back de-stressed, refreshed and re-invigorated. So how do we stop worrying ...
58% of people in tech suffer from the imposter syndrome
Last week we attended the Women of Silicon Roundabout conference in London which aims to inspire, celebrate and connect women working in technology. Through inspirational ...
‘I’m expecting.’ Top 5 ways HR can help expectant mums and dads on announcement….
Just ONE conversation with HR early on can make a huge difference to an expectant parent’s commitment to your organisation – and could be the ...
CIPD’s Festival of Work tackles the biggest issues in the world of work
This week’s blog has been inspired by our attendance at CIPD’s inaugural Festival of Work. The festival brought together the ‘Learning and Development Show’, the ...
What happens when working parents don’t take care of themselves – and then what happens when they do – read 2 case studies
Ali, Mum of 1 Ali returned to work when her baby was 10 months old. The side effects of birth had finally drifted into the ...
A CEO on ambition and fatherhood
This week we wanted to profile a dad who successfully manages a demanding career with a family. Our resident dad expert, David Willans, interviewed Paul ...