running a business

Scots survey finds flexibility is the future

The majority of employers in a new survey credit flexible working as being crucial to... read more

WM People is the new brand for work place diversity and excellence

WM People is the new overarching parent company for workingdads.co.uk. Our site... read more

Covid schools uncertainty: the rules for working dads and employers

Working dads are facing childcare headaches this week as some schools close to combat the... read more

Men more likely to apply if jobs advertised as flexible

Companies that advertise jobs as flexible by default attract a bigger pool of applicants.... read more

Working dads and lockdown: Sid Madge

Sid Madge is a brand analyst, father of three and founder of Meee (My Education Employment... read more

Working dads and lockdown

So this is the new normal. It looks a lot like the old normal but with added... read more

Parental fog continues in 2020 – report

A landmark league table that measures how top employers support parents has shown small... read more

What’s in the Budget for working dads?

There were plenty of measures in the Budget for business in general, but little for... read more

New Best Practice Report proves particularly timely

The latest Best Practice Report from our twin site workingmums.co.uk has been launched to... read more

Employers might have to get used to flexible working

Coronavirus is dominating the headlines and bringing disruption. A lot of employers are... read more

‘I’ve become a different father now I’m self employed’

'I've become a different father'

When working dad Guillaume Thevenot took the plunge and went self employed he wanted to be... read more

Five freelance expenses to keep your tax bill down

Unfortunately, for freelancers, the New Year brings with it the dread prospect of the... read more

Are dads having to deal with more discrimination?

More men than women are reporting gender discrimination according to surprising new... read more

White Paper details easy steps to help dads

Employers can take simple steps to make life better for working dads. A new White Paper... read more

The inflexible workplace: too much lost talent

Inflexible working isn't working

Remote-working, the gig economy, coworking spaces ... how we work continues to rapidly... read more

Who will be named best company for working dads?

Three companies are vying to be named the nation’s best for dads. The shortlist for... read more

How to win work from the comfort of your own home

Working as a contractor is a popular method to earn a living. It gives you complete... read more

Winning the race as a freelance

Gianni Frankis has faced hurdles in his freelance career. Literally. He's represented... read more

What to expect from your first year self-employed

Twelve weeks after starting my own business, my wife said to me “If this is what it’s... read more

Rohan’s your flexible financial friend

Like most young men Rohan Sivajoti didn’t really think about the benefits of flexible... read more

Your rights to time off

Only the very luckiest working dads get enough paid holiday to match the school holidays.... read more