A job ad that was recently posted in Dublin became a global talking point due to the statement ‘Persons with young children need not apply’. Several people commented that whilst the individual who posted this had been naïve/stupid enough to write this there are many people who may be guilty of thinking it. We’re all…
You’ve told your manager and work mates that you’re pregnant and now you’re on a countdown to maternity leave. Ah, maternity leave….that special time where you think you’ll have time on your hands to go on afternoon strolls, have daytime naps and catch-up on your favourite box sets. As we all know the reality is…
At Mumager we don’t just work with mums we work with managers and organisations to enable a culture of inclusivity. One of the workshops we run is a 2 hour intensive workshop for line managers. During the session we look at best practices on how to manage maternity leave, starting from the moment the mum…
If someone at work told you to ‘act like a man’ what kind of behaviour would you think the person wants to see? Risk-taking? Courage? Decisiveness? Confidence? Assertiveness? Let’s change the words slightly. What if the same person told you to ‘stop acting like a woman’. What kind of behaviours are they expecting you to…
Like a lot of children born in the 1970s I grew up loving the Star Wars films. It’s a classic tale of good versus evil and overcoming adversity. In the films the good side is known as ‘the Force’ and the baddies are identified as the Dark Side. In the trilogy that came out when…
It’s hard for my white middle-class middle-aged liberal-left-of-the-middle European self to admit, but it’s the truth. I’m more like Donald Trump than I want to be. (And it’s nothing to do with my hair). Here’s why 1. I’m overwhelming, overbearing and pushy I’m a naturally enthusiastic person. My interest and opinions on certain subjects can…
Whenever anyone is behaving in a way that frustrates, disappoints or upsets us we have a choice about how we respond. We can: a) Do nothing and smile serenely b) Do nothing and inwardly seethe until you feel like you’re about to erupt c) React immediately and shout/cry/rant/storm off (or all of the aforementioned) d)…
If you’ve been following our blog then by now you’ll have updated your CV and your new and improved LinkedIn profile will have got you noticed. Now you’ve secured an interview – well done! So what can you do to make sure you perform at your very best and bag the job? We’ve got 10 top…
Looking attractive is no longer just about how we dress and whether we’re having a good hair day – it’s also about how socially attractive we are on social media. Getting socially savvy can help change careers and make sure we’re found by the right recruiters and colleagues. The first thing most employers do now…
Flexible working. There, I’ve said it. Two words that are designed to make business managers shake and quake with concern. Say it and watch what happens. You’ll see a bumble and slur of all the reasons why it won’t work in their organization. What is it they are so afraid of? UK based forum EWF*…