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"We are seeing the success of this [maternity coaching] programme, as we have a return rate from maternity leave of 90%"

Emily Midwood, Deutsche Bank, HR Magazine, 18 May 2011

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The differences that count
Women simply look at the world in different ways to men - and that is a positive thing in business, argues Geraldine Gallacher in this look at some of the key differences in approach and why a confident, authentically female voice can add valuable diversity to the boardroom.

04.12.2012

From here to Paternity
From here to paternity – Tom Beardshaw of www.dad.info gives us a male perspective as he highlights the needs of modern fathers looking to balance work and parenthood in new ways.

16.11.2012

Tipping the balance: How technology can help women at work
Technology can both enable and intrude. As work and life boundaries blur, William Buller explores ways of ensuring that IT supports flexible working rather than ruling it.

16.11.2012

Top 10 tips for conscious co-parenting
Having a baby is a life-changing experience, but too often women take on much of the responsibility of childcare, with potentially career-suffering results. Here, Geraldine Gallacher looks at some top tips to make co-parenting work for you.

16.11.2012

Fitness Tips for Busy Working Mums
Finding time to keep fit when you’re juggling work and a family can sometimes seem a bit of a struggle. Here, we look at the top tips of personal trainer Vicky Warr and ask some busy mums who do manage to make it work for their advice.

25.06.2012

Leaders Corner - Sarah Speake, Strategic Marketing Director, Google UK & Ireland
Strategic Marketing Director of Google UK & Ireland talks to us about how she combines work and fitness to help balance a busy job and life, and the importance of flexibility in today’s world.

25.06.2012

Brain fitness
The link between brain and body is well-established so what steps can you take to help improve your brain fitness and thereby your career performance? Tara Swart looks at the fascinating connection between our mind and body.

19.06.2012

Juggling for success
Staying at the top of your career game means juggling three very important factors, says Geraldine Gallacher. Job, personal and career fitness all need to be paid close attention to if you are to continue to succeed and move up the ladder.

19.06.2012

Make the most of working from home this Summer
With the approach of the Olympics, many employers are encouraging people to stay out of central London and work from home. Is this just an excuse to skive, watch telly and slob around in pyjamas all day or the chance to inject some much-needed flexibility into the way you work?

19.06.2012

Why Being Fit is Good for Your Career
We all know that physical exercise and personal time are good for you but, author of ‘Step Aside Super Woman’ Christine Brown-Quinn argues, they are essential to your corporate health too. She says that that all important work/life balance shouldn’t be a battle.

18.06.2012

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