Leaning in works both ways

According to Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In, equal parenting – or something close to it – is crucial for women’s career progression. She says: “As women must be more empowered at work, men must be more empowered at home…We all need to encourage men to lean in to their families.” It’s a theme which Continue reading..

How retraining can change your life

Emma King wanted to progress up the career ladder, but as a young mother she didn’t want to time out of work to study. So she found the perfect solution. She started an apprenticeship in accounting while continuing to do her job at SRC Taxation Consultancy. Emma is a mum of two and had her son Joshua just Continue reading..

Working mum guilt

Do you plead guilty to being a working mum? The issue of working mum guilt is the subject of many a survey or article in the media. Not a week passes when some celebrity or other does not ‘confess’ to feeling guilty that she works. Just recently it was Victoria Beckham’s turn… again. You wonder Continue reading..

Mum and Working

Multi-award winning What’s On 4 is owned and managed by founder, Sam Willoughby and Suzanne Borrell – both Mums with young families who share the belief that a successful business can offer the flexibility to spend time with children, financial reward and a fulfilling career. WO4 own the recruitment website specialising in part-time, flexible jobs Continue reading..

Working Mums

Mandy Garner is editor of Workingmums.co.uk, the UK’s number one female-focused jobs and community site. The site advertises flexible work and was set up to put employers directly in touch with women with years of professional experience who are looking for a good work life balance. Mandy’s background is in education journalism and she has Continue reading..