As mothers, we are given many things on Mother’s Day – some we can’t stomach like raw egg on bread! We are given cards, posters, “best mum ever” mugs. massages and facials. But is it what we really want deep down?
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IWD 2018 Men’s Work? From explosive engineer to successful mortgage broker Jane shares her story
‘I taught them that gender didn’t matter, that if you were willing to learn, motivated and determined to succeed, you could become the expert. They even began asking me for marriage advice!’ Meet Jane of Your Property Success sharing her experience of men’s work.
Why you need to remove the word “just” from your vocabulary
The dictionary defines ‘just’ used as an adverb as ‘simply; only; no more than.’ Anna of Purple Squirrel Recruitment and a FlexCareers community member talks about the use of this word in our everyday language and how we use it to undermine what we do.
Working Parents – Without great support networks, we could never get the job done!
I admit I have asked myself ‘Why?’. As in ‘Why did I decide to have kids?’. I love them to bits but let’s face it, parenting is hard. And it can be even harder when you don’t have any, or little, extended support around you. In this piece, Natasha of CP Balance HR reminds us of the importance of those small moments friends and family can step in to make it a little easier.
Can we ‘wear’ resilience like a pair of killer heels?
Learn how to wear confidence and resilience like a pair of killer heels! FlexCoach and positive psychology expert Kate Wilkie on how to harness a positive outlook, bounce back from life’s challenges and exude confidence.
How To Break Free From A Comfortable, But Unfulfilling Job
Most of us have been there – the comfortable job that we do well, surrounded by a great team. But is it fulfilling your ambition and potential? Irene McConnell, career and personal branding expert, gives her top tips for breaking free and moving onwards and upwards!
It’s Time for You to Silence the Inner Critic
Self-criticism can stop things from happening and influence decisions and choices we make. But what if there was a way to overcome or at least manage the Inner Critic?
“The List” – one working mother’s formula for finding a job that worked with her family
This is how one member of the FlexCommunity found a great job. *Hint – it’s easy, and it saves you from wasting your time too