It's often reported that women's self-confidence plummets during a career break. A recent study* found that women on maternity leave start to...
Mum & Career
How to avoid the Top 10 Return to Work Job Search mistakes
Over the years that I have been working with returners, I've noticed how many women make the same job search mistakes that can completely...
Great British Brains – Infographic
Nice infographic by AXA Business Insurance and the Great British Entrepreneurs Award. I love it how the word 'Entrepreneur' used to be...
Are you prepared for the tax return deadline?
The tax return deadline of January 31st is fast approaching. If you are a self-employed parent or a parent in the higher income tax bracket...
Structuring Your Jobsearch
Let's start by dispelling 3 common MYTHS about job search: 1. Job hunting is something that can be done in as little time as possible. No. If...
Re-connecting with your professional self
One of our top tips for women returners is to remember that you are the same professional person you always were, you are just out of practice....
How to make time for your return to work job search
Two recent conversations with returners have reminded me how difficult it can be for women to focus on their return to work activity: there...
Party on! Over 127,000 direct selling parties held last year
New figures released today have revealed nearly 900,000 people attended one of 127,000 direct selling parties in 2013. These parties, where...
Preparing for a Panel Job Interview
Panel interviews have often been the preserve of senior positions where the candidate is expected to handle the additional pressure of sitting...
Work Equality: Closing the Pay Gap
Ishreen Bradley, an executive coach who specialises in helping senior women fulfil their career potential discusses why there is still a 20%...
The Right to Request Flexible Working – Infographic
Author: The infographic was commissioned by GoToMeeting https://www.gotomeeting.co.uk/ from Citrix The legislation changes in the UK around...
Why Working At Home Rocks for Mothers
Holly Easterby is a fashion blogger who loves taking pictures of kids in fun outfits. She shares fashionable kiddie items at Bonza Brats for...