11th May, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
When the Work and Families Act was introduced in 2007, it was felt that it was particularly advantageous to mums to be. After all, nine months of statutory maternity pay was available, with up to a year off work allowable. For the family, much more time and attention could be devoted to the task of getting ready, receiving and raising the child during these critical periods. Maternity leave is seen as a basic human right in our caring society, although it can put pressures on both employer and employee as part of an ongoing working relationship. While employers must accept that pregnancy is possible and must accept the letters of the law, they must also be prepared to take on temporary staff as necessary to account for the woman on maternity leave. Of course a certain amount of disruption can be expected, but the majority take this in stride. Continue reading Read More
10th May, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Sometimes you feel that pure adrenaline alone is keeping you going and you wonder how you are able to survive, let alone function well at work and juggle all the other requirements of being a busy mum. Continue reading Read More
3rd May, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Tens of thousands of applications are there to really help us enjoy our iPhones. Without a shadow of a doubt, the iPhone has changed the way that we communicate beyond all recognition. Continue reading Read More
27th April, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
The prospect of returning to work after maternity leave or after quite a considerable absence can sometimes be very daunting. You can feel removed from the work environment, almost as if you’d been on a very, very lengthy holiday. Continue reading Read More
26th April, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
As a busy mum, if you need other sources of income, you might think long and hard about self-employment. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to set your own hours, make a good income and still be able to cope with all those family commitments and household chores? Many mums in this position turn to direct selling and of the more than 50 million people estimated to work in this style of business worldwide, almost 70% are women. Continue reading Read More