

Health
Parenting
Returning to work shouldn’t mean having to stop breastfeeding. But with many UK workplaces failing to support new mums, what can employers do to make the transition easier?
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Lydia Smith

Parenting
Leadership
Health
From April 2027, employees in the UK will have a day-one right to up to two weeks’ unpaid leave following a bereavement.
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Lydia Smith

Leadership
Parenting
Careers
The number of women losing their jobs for getting pregnant is increasing, but few raise a tribunal claim. We explore why.
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Lydia Smith

Parenting
Health
Neurodiversity
Pregnancy can amplify the sensory, executive function and emotional challenges of neurodivergence. Here’s how employers can make things easier.
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Lydia Smith

Parenting
Careers
Not all discrimination is obvious. From being left off important email chains to being denied opportunities, here are the red flags to look out for.
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Lydia Smith

Careers
Parenting
Maternity leave looks different when you’re self-employed. Here are practical ways to protect your business while making space for motherhood.
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Lydia Smith

Parenting
Careers
Returning from maternity leave is often treated as a simple transition - leaving many mums to navigate the process by themselves.
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Lydia Smith

Careers
Parenting
Heading back to work after maternity leave? A few thoughtful LinkedIn updates can help you reconnect with your network, showcase your strengths, and find new opportunities.
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Lydia Smith

Careers
Parenting
Leadership
Part-time on paper, full-time in reality. Women are paying the price with their time, health and earnings.
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Lydia Smith

Parenting
Careers
School and daycare closures driven by soaring temperatures are leaving mothers to shoulder most of the childcare. With heatwaves becoming more common, we look at how the climate crisis is contributing to workplace inequality.