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Mother@Work Webzine
Welcome to the mother@work webzine!
We hope you'll find something useful, helpful, interesting, informative or just plain funny here.
As working mums ourselves, we don't claim to have all the answers but we do want to help you make the most of your time at home, at work and on your own. If this webzine can go some of the way to helping you get the balance right, we'll be happy.
The mother@work Awards 08 took place on June 18th at No.11 Downing Street - click here to see who won!
"I am delighted to lend my support once again to the mother@work Awards for 2008. Past winners have been inspirational and innovative in their approach to making the lives of working mothers and their families better and I am sure that this year will be no exception. These awards offer a tremendous example of how businesses and working mothers can come together to develop family-friendly policies and working practices, and all the winners deserve our congratulations and praise." Sarah Brown.
Click here to read more.
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Highlights for August include:
Work Life Balance - Working parents believe they are positive role models, ensuring they have time for their familes.. Plus, Diana Wolfin on when to tell employers about your pregnancy.
Women in Business - what banks are doing about the downturn and how it may benefit you.
Interview Caroline Richings, re-training to become a personal trainer to help other women combat post natal depression.
Childcare and Parenting. safety in the home during the holidays plus childcare vouchers explained.
Health - are you and your children getting enough exercise? Pehaps a free sports voucher will help. Plus, Paul Gordon's regular health and fitness column answers your questions.
Fathers Say Post natal depression - new support for fathers.
Motoring the Chrysler Grand Voyager makes the perfect holiday vehicle plus the VW Phaeton and why we are forsaking the Autobahns for the M1.
Finance Holiday finances - to tip or not to tip!
Education - Green schools highlighted in Ofsted report plus more money for maths and science..
Experts our experts answer reader questions on workplace bullying and how to ask for flexibility at work.
Members Book Club a great new mumprenuer handbook - the Kitchen Table Tycoon!
Competitions - Asterix at the Olympic Games plus CD's from the 90's.. Good Luck!
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Latest News:
NEWS - 14 July 08 -
Longer maternity leave is hurting women's careers, says EHRC. More on this and other news
'Working Mothers: The Essential Guide', by mother@work Editor, Denise Tyler is out now!
Nobody would say being a working mother is a doddle, whether you choose to do it or not. But there are ways and means to make it easier. Denise Tylers practical book aims to help you find a bit more flexibility in your life, feel less guilty about working motherhood, make sure you know your rights and perhaps find a bit of space for you!
It looks at some of the most common areas of discussion, such as:
Am I entitled to change my work hours?
Why do I feel guilty all the time?
Would it be easier to work for myself?
Am I entitled to financial help?
How can I explain to my family I need their help?
Where does all the time go?
How can I cope with feelings of guilt?
Whatever your questions are or even if youre just starting to plan for working motherhood, then this book will help you find the answers.
It's out now (July 1st), published by Forward Press.
Vist the Members Book Club to get your mother@work reader discount!
Employers of Choice
Has your employer got what it takes to make it onto our Employer of Choice page? We reveal which employers have the best policies for working parents..
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