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*…
Keeping your CV up to date is one of those tasks that probably rank alongside doing your annual tax return. Rather than wait to the eleventh hour when you really need it to apply for that new job or internal promotion, taking time to craft a compelling CV is time well spent. Research suggests that…
There is a huge amount of research being undertaken around the impact of gender diversity in leadership roles. Well known, reputable companies such as McKinsey, Fortune, Dow Jones have all found that organisations with more women in the leadership ranks experience better financial results. Currently over half of all graduates in Ireland are women, however…
In today’s modern society it’s a constant battle for men and women to manage the work-family issue. Finding the boundaries between employment and childcare can be a constant struggle. One measure has been to ensure there is statutory leave for parents when children are young, with full job protection. The EU requires all member states…
A lot of women that I work with love their jobs and wouldn’t consider being a full time stay at home mum. Some mums dream of being a stay at home mum but it’s not an option due to financial considerations. I do know that whichever you camp fall into being a working mum is…
Should. It’s the most useless, redundant word used in everyday language. It’s a word that annoys, frustrates, causes anger, and acts as a catalyst for guilt and other negative emotions. When was the last time you said it? Talking about a mutual friend “well you know what she should do, she should tell him to”.…
I believe that all human problems stem from two places: fear or desire. If you’re scared to confront someone then it relates to fear. It could be your fear of upsetting them, your fear of making a situation worse or your fear that the person won’t like you anymore. That’s fear stopping you having a…