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Flexible Working

How to Ask for Flexible Working (Without Apologising for It)
  • 17th June 2026
  • 7 mins read

A straight-talking guide for UK employees – and the employers who keep getting this wrong. Let’s start with the bit nobody says out loud. Most people don’t avoid asking for

Flexible Careers: A New Trend for Women in the UK
  • 10th April 2026
  • 9 mins read

Flexible careers are transforming how women in the UK approach work, offering greater control over time, location and career progression while supporting better work-life balance.

Owning Your Career Story – Career Break or Career Pause?
  • 15th July 2025
  • 9 mins read

Motherhood often feels like a tangle of endings and beginnings. For many, a so-called career break is actually a chapter rich with growth, reflection, and unexpected strength. Whether your pause was one year or twenty, returning to work means owning your story — and reshaping what success looks like on your own terms.

Empowering Women Through Career Flexibility and Support
  • 13th February 2025
  • 5 mins read

Career Flexibility: Empowering Women – Achieving career success doesn’t have to mean sticking to a rigid 9-5. Explore how flexibility, support, and balance can help women thrive professionally and personally.

From Playdates to Profits: Kristy and Suzanne’s Journey to Business Success
  • 13th June 2024
  • 3 mins read

Join Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett as they share their inspiring transformation from meeting at a baby class to becoming successful franchise co-owners. In this engaging LinkedIn Live Replay, they delve into their journey of building a business with a friend, choosing the franchise path, and embedding flexibility into their operations. Learn how they navigated challenges and harnessed their complementary skills to drive business success. This session is packed with actionable insights for anyone considering entrepreneurship or the franchise model post-parenthood.

6 Flexible Jobs for Mothers
  • 12th June 2024
  • 6 mins read

Discover six exciting, flexible, and well-paid job roles within the Salesforce ecosystem that are ideal for mothers seeking to balance a fulfilling career with family life. From Business Analysts to Salesforce Consultants, these positions are designed to provide not only excellent earning potential but also the flexibility required by modern parenting. Join Supermums as they guide you through these opportunities, helping you find a role that matches your skills and lifestyle. Whether you’re returning to work or shifting your career path, there’s a high-paying, flexible job waiting for you.

Escape the 9-to-5: Transform Your Future with Franchising
  • 1st February 2024
  • 3 mins read

9-to-5 got you down? This LinkedIn Live with Domestic Angels shows you how to ditch the corporate grind and thrive! Samantha Acton & her team reveal the secrets to freedom, flexibility, and success with their top-rated UK cleaning franchise. Discover home-based work, client insights, powerful teams, expert support, and more! Click to watch and unlock your entrepreneurial future!

Ditch the 9-5! Day One Flex Here – And How to Write a Winning Flexible Working Request!
  • 23rd January 2024
  • 4 mins read

Forget waiting 26 weeks! The UK’s embracing a flexible work revolution. Request part-time, remote, or compressed hours could be yours from day one! This post shows how to write a winning flexible working request your boss will say YES to!

Balancing Home & Career: Elizabeth Povey’s Success with the Domestic Angels Cleaning Franchise
  • 2nd November 2023
  • 4 mins read

Explore the harmonious balance of work and family life with Elizabeth Povey, a Domestic Angels franchise owner. Learn how her role moulds perfectly around her family commitments, offering a glimpse into the empowering flexibility and support that comes with running a successful home-focused cleaning agency. Discover how you can achieve professional growth without compromising the joys of family life.