In today’s fast-paced world, juggling work, family and personal matters can be overwhelming, especially for busy parents. When facing the challenging process of divorce, finding efficient and cost-effective solutions becomes paramount. One innovative approach gaining traction is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to draft divorce petitions. Let’s delve into the benefits and risks associated […] The post Divorce in the AI age appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

Nearly half of working women (47%) in the UK say that their stress levels are higher than a year ago, partly due to return-to-office policies and long hours, according to a new Deloitte Global report. The annual ‘Women @ Work: A global outlook’ report surveyed 5,000 women in different sectors in ten countries, including 500 […] The post Report shows impact of back-to-office policies on women appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

On 6th April, pregnant employees gained special redundancy rights. And for staff who are already taking family leave or plan on taking leave in the future, they had their rights extended. To find out what this law change means for working parents in your business, here’s what you need to know… What were the previous […] The post What do the new redundancy rights mean for working parents? appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

There are many articles about travelling with kids, giving tips on what to expect, how to manage, etc. But what about travelling without kids? I haven’t travelled without one or more kids for 20+ years, at least not outside of England, until this weekend. It felt weird. I know I’m supposed to think it was […] The post Travelling without kids appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties at work. If your contract of employment specifies that you are employed to work within that department, you may have an argument that your employer’s actions in moving you from that department to another amount to a breach of your contract of employment. Although employers […] The post Can I be moved to another department with less commission? appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

The Government’s ambitious timetable on rolling out extensions to free childcare could result in lower quality childcare and less childcare for vulnerable children, according to a new National Audit Office report. It says the plans – the gradual two-year roll-out of 30 hours a week [during term time] of ‘free’ childcare to children from nine […] The post Report highlights risks of childcare roll-out appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

The new World Happiness Report based on surveys in 140 countries indicates young people are getting happier around the world but steadily less happy in North America and Europe. The UK ranks 32nd out of the 140 countries for happiness among the under 30s, but 20thamong the over 60s. The report’s authors write, “Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, the United Kingdom […] The post Why are young people so unhappy? appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

In the midst of an economic crisis, which is hitting the poorest the worst, the Government has chosen to crack down on the sick and disabled. Rishi Sunak outlined the plans on Friday. They had already been proposed earlier, but this time they have a ‘sicknote culture’ spin on them to be extra divisive. The […] The post Benefits crackdown amid rising inequality appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

Are you considering going self-employed or taking on self-employed work on the side of paid employment? Self-employment can be a way to boost your income while also giving you greater flexibility over how, when and where you do your work. There are, however, several things to consider, from the impact on maternity pay to taxation. […] The post Self employed and employed? Some things to consider… appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more

The Government is claiming success for the extension of free childcare to two year olds, but childcare experts urge caution over the figures. The Government says 195,355 two year olds are already benefitting from government-funded places. Two year olds in disadvantaged areas were already eligible for 15 hours free childcare, but in April this was […] The post Government claims success for childcare roll-out appeared first on workingmums.co.uk ..read more