Young mothers at university: ‘I breastfed at 5am while writing essays’
I started university, aged 19, with my 12-week-old baby. While other freshers were getting to know each other, I was squeezing my breasts into a pump and cursing the price...
Degrees for the rich, apprenticeships for the poor – that’s not a world of parity
Somewhere, right now, a 17-year-old is afraid to tell her family she wants to go to university. Even though she achieved the highest results in her school, she knows her...
It’s rare to see a child in the workplace, but it really shouldn’t be
For most working women, bringing their children to work or having a flexible schedule is not an option. When flexibility is offered, like in the case of this London-based investment...
The rise of technology in care: how will it affect workers?
From smart trousers to humanoid robots, technological developments could revolutionize social care, but concerns have been raised by those employed in the sector...
Myers-Briggs personality tests: what kind of person are you?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is used by firms worldwide to test their employees. In her new book, Merve Emre looks at the system’s curious origins. While Myers-Briggs has come under...
Could returnships help more stay-at-home moms get back into the workforce?
Returnships aim to help experienced professionals who have taken a long career break – whether it’s to look after children, or elderly or sick relatives – get a role at...