Work Life Balance
It's not funny when working dads play The Joker
Adam Gill saw his mental health suffer when he tried too hard to be a good dad and a funny friend. Now he's set up a support group for other fathers. read more
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The transferable skills of parenting
Number One dad blogger John Adams questions why employers don't recognise the skills that... read more
Fatherhood
'Flexible working means I can just be dad'
Solicitor Rich Bates has an innovative approach to flexible working, including an unusual... read more
Fatherhood
Dads guide to child tax credits
Child tax credit is a benefit designed to help with the costs of raising a child for... read more
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Flexible Working
From the editor; positive side effects
Coronavirus is a bad thing. But it is fuelling a massive experiment in flexible working. read more
Paternity Leave
Working dads know the problems, we need solutions
We've spent the last few years identifying what's not working for working dads. Chris Parke, CEO of Talking Talent, writes about why the 2020s need to... read more
Career Advice
‘Going part-time doesn’t mean I lack ambition’
Joel Cooper was riding high in the cut-throat newspaper business. He explains why he decided to go part-time and what he learned as result. read more
Flexible Working
Flexible working can aid mental health – survey
American research taking in thousands of workers finds huge demand for flexible working and widespread belief it can help with mental health read more
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The workforce in the UK is changing. By 2020 1 in 3 workers will be over 50, and by 2030 half of all adults in the UK will be over 50.
Understanding the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population is vital if we want to create productive, innovative and inclusive multi-generational teams as we all lead longer working lives.
workingwise.co.uk is a job and community site specially focused on older workers looking for flexibility and improved work-life balance, and the employers who recognise what they have to offer.
Further Reading
Fatherhood
‘I’m more productive in my pyjamas’
Comedian Philip Simon considers the funny side of working from home. But like all the best comedy there's some fundamental truths in there. read more
Flexible Working
University study finds flex is good for dads mental health
Australian study into flexible working claims it needs to be formal for dads to feel the benefits to their mental health. read more
Employment Rights
Can I claim heating costs when I work from home?
My workplace has embraced hot desking. I have to work at home regularly because there aren't enough desks for everyone in the office. (Which is... read more
Fatherhood
Working dads go through the same stuff
Of course all children, and all parenting experiences are different. And yet sometimes it's good to know as a working dad that others are going... read more
Employment Rights
Shock figures on National Sickie Day
Millions of working dads are skipping work out of sheer frustration with their job according to research on the date dubbed National Sickie Day read more
Paternity Leave
Fraser’s full of praise for Aviva parental leave scheme
Insurance giant Aviva won our 'Best for dads' award last year. But you don't have to take our word that they are doing good work. Employee Fraser... read more
Fatherhood
From the editor; good enough is good enough
It's a simple mantra but one that has the power to free working dads from everyday anxiety: good enough is good enough. read more
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The Mini Athletics product is universally appealing to children (aged 2 – 7 years) and their parents. Through three progressive classes, children... read more
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