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Why the return to work after maternity leave can feel hard

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“The desire to work and to have a thriving career doesn’t make the transition back to work after maternity or adoption leave easy,” says business coach and HR expert Alice Darbyshire…

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Contributing Writer 3rd December 2020
Work Life

No time to work around the kids? This will help…

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For those of us with the kids at home full-time, it’s a real challenge finding the time to work. What we need is a work schedule that takes into account our lack-of-time. Guess what? We’ve created exactly that, just for you…

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Annie Ridout 14th April 2020
Work Life

Why we started Cuckooz Nest: a co-working space with créche

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“Everything is moving towards flexibility – it is estimated that by 2022, 5.1 million people will be working from co-working offices,” says Charlie Rosier, co-founder of Cuckooz Nest – a co-working space with in-built créche in London’s Farringdon…

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Contributing Writer 18th September 2018
Mornings

My Early Hour: Victoria Dove, Little Gnashers

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“Tell people what you do. Don’t be afraid to big up yourself. You work so hard you should be proud to tell people about your business and your passion will win them over.” The founder of Little Gnashers (teething jewellery) Victoria Dove on work and home life…

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The Early Hour 22nd August 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Alison Mugford and Marie Banks, Meminio

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“Marie found her Gran’s old suitcase and started using it for her daughter’s memories. We then came up with the concept of designing our own vintage style cases to keep children’s memories safe and special”. We talk mornings, motherhood and business with Meminio…

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The Early Hour 1st August 2017
Mornings, Work Life

My Early Hour: Jen Fuller, founder of Etta Loves

Jen Fuller and Etta
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Her days are spent working at a busy media agency, and by night (after getting the toddler in bed) Jen Fuller runs her business Etta Loves – the first sensory baby textile company. We talk mornings, work life, motherhood and the juggle…

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Contributing Writer 20th June 2017
Work Life

I was made redundant during pregnancy so I set up my own business

Anna Ives
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Anna Ives was made redundant during pregnancy, leaving her panicked and in shock. She managed to work up until her baby was born but then found there were too few part time HR roles to return to employment, so she set up her own consultancy. Here’s her inspiring story…

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Annie Ridout 19th June 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Fiona Chow, Co-founder of Avery Row

Fiona Chow, Avery Row
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“We met working in New York and had been inspired by designs and interiors from our various stints abroad, but found it hard to recreate them back home when we were decorating our own houses or kids’ bedrooms.” Design-led textiles company Avery Row was soon born…

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The Early Hour 30th May 2017
Wellbeing

Mama’s Instinct: on being a holistic pregnancy coach

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After being told by teachers that she was lazy and stupid (she was dyslexic) Bex Hough went on to complete a master’s in education. She is now working as a holistic pregnancy coach. She discusses work, and her secret fear of failing as a parent…

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Arnelle Paterson 6th March 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Gemma Mursal, Bell and Rigg

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From footwear designer at Lacoste, to founder of Bell and Rigg – a trendy coffee subscription service, for people who want artisan coffee at home – meet Gemma Mursal. We talk work life balance, raising two-year-old Gus and coffee…

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The Early Hour 7th February 2017

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