Women at Work Survey 2026

The results are in.

This International Women’s Day, women across the UK shared the reality of working life.

What’s working, what isn’t, and where flexibility is falling short.

Real experiences. Real insights.

We Invest in Exceptional Talent So You Can Invest in Your Business

Flexible working recruitment that delivers high-calibre candidates fast and affordably.

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Hire the UK’s Best and Brightest Diverse Talent For Your

Part-Time, Work-From-Home and Hybrid Job Vacancies

WITHOUT spending thousands of pounds on recruitment agency fees.
Traditional recruitment agencies charge £8,000+ and take 6-8 weeks to find average candidates.
We deliver outstanding flexible talent in weeks – efficiently, transparently and cost-effectively, with our recruitment packages starting from just £397.

250+ employers have cut recruitment costs by up to 90% with us.

 

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Reviews

Liz from Investing in Women has provided some fantastic support to Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland since we began our working relationship with her. Not only does she provide access to a network we’re keen to continuously tap into, but she’s always on hand to give advice, market insights, and jump onto calls with my colleagues and me to bounce ideas off.

Josh Bown, Saint-Gobain
Josh Bown - Saint-Gobain

Why Choose Investing in Women

to advertise your vacancies
85,000
Followers Across Social Media
25,000
Monthly Site Visitors
12,000
Jobseekers Subscribed to Our Weekly Newsletter
9/10
Jobs Are Filled by One of Our Candidates

90%
Cost Savings On Recruitment
250+
Employers Have Already Switched
2–3
Average Number of Weeks to Hire
10/10
Employers Return and Advertise Again

Investing in Women isn’t just a job board...

We're the UK’s #1 flexible working recruiter.

Our award-winning recruitment team works as your strategic hiring partner:

Access an exclusive network of 85,000+ flexible working candidates.

Align candidates with your company culture and goals.

 Save up to 90% on recruitment costs.

Hire faster and build smarter teams.

 

We don’t just fill vacancies.

We deliver the right people to help your business thrive.

Explore Our Recruitment Services

Choose the Investing in Women Recruitment Plan that works best for you
Core Partner Plan
£397 + vat

Our Job Board/Agency Hybrid package blends active sourcing with self-managed hiring.

We approach relevant candidates from our network, and you receive every application directly – ideal for employers looking to reach a wide talent pool quickly and efficiently.

Includes:

  • Fully branded job advert live for 45 days
  • Proactive candidate outreach to top talent
  • Featured in newsletter + social media exposure to 85,000+ followers
  • Applications sent straight to your inbox or ATS
  • Broadbean integration

Benefit: Maximise exposure and engagement while keeping full control of your hiring process

(Or multi-posting package: 5 job adverts for the price of 4 – just £1,588)

 

Talent Connector Package
£1,497 + vat

Benefit from targeted sourcing and time saving shortlisting so you only see the most relevant candidates for your job vacancies. 

Includes:

  • Expert job advert writing services
  • Extensive LinkedIn Premium headhunting
  • Time-saving shortlisting service
  • Featured job advert on our website (5x more website views)
  • Two newsletter features for our 12,000+ job seekers

Benefit: Only meet genuinely interested, relevant candidates for your job vacancies

Full Service Recruitment Partner
£2,497 + vat

Save valuable time with our complete end-to-end recruitment service – at a fraction of traditional agency costs. With a market-beating 98% success rate, we handle every stage of the recruitment process so you can focus on growing your business.

Includes:

  • Full service, end-to-end recruitment process:
  • Precision sourcing from our 85,000+ professional network and external platforms
  • Shortlisting and first-stage interviews handled for you
  • Interview scheduling and job-offer management
  • You only need to engage with the pre-vetted candidates who are genuinely interested in working for you

Benefit: We act as an extension of your in-house recruitment team – offering impartial advice and taking care of every detail. We save you time and stress, so you can focus on running your business while we find you the right hire.

 

We also offer unlimited posting packages available on both monthly and annual retainers

Get in touch to learn more.

Want to learn more about our services and pricing? Book a free consultation, and we’ll help you find the right package for your business. More details can also be found here.

We’re also integrated with Broadbean Technology, making posting job adverts even easier.

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Investing in Women = Smarter Business

At Investing in Women, we help forward-thinking employers attract, hire and retain exceptional flexible talent, while also building inclusive, future-ready workplaces.

Boost  Profitability

 Flexible roles can drive up to 21% higher profits. (McKinsey & Company)


Wider Talent Pool Access
Remote/hybrid work widens candidate pools.

Improved Employee Retention

 Flexibility often outweighs pay rises. (People Management/CIPD)


Cost Efficiency
 Payroll savings up to 30%. (CIPD)

Competitive Edge 
 71% choose jobs based on flexibility. (CIPD)

Boost  Profitability

 Flexible roles can drive up to 21% higher profits. (McKinsey & Company)


Wider Talent Pool Access
Remote/hybrid work widens candidate pools.

Improved Employee Retention

 Flexibility often outweighs pay rises. (People Management/CIPD)


Cost Efficiency
 Payroll savings up to 30%. (CIPD)

Competitive Edge 
 71% choose jobs based on flexibility. (CIPD)

The best talent values flexibility. So do your competitors

And the employers who embrace that shift? They’re the ones winning the war for talent.

Partnering with us connects you with highly skilled professionals seeking flexible, part-time, remote or hybrid roles – helping you build stronger teams, improve retention and boost growth.

Because when women thrive, business thrives too.

Zero Risk. All Reward.

No qualified applicants in 14 days? We’ll extend your job listing for free.

 

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What Women at Work Really Looks Like

If you’re hiring, this matters.
single motherhood
A huge 90%

said flexibility is essential (not a perk)

women at work
Only 25%

felt their workplace genuinely supports women

Sadly 45%

previously left a role due to lack of flexibility or support

At Investing in Women, we run an annual Women at Work survey to understand the reality of working life for women across the UK.

And the gap between what’s offered and what’s actually experienced is clear.

From flexibility that exists on paper…
to unclear progression…
to the challenge of balancing work and care…

👉 When work doesn’t fit around life, women step back — or step out.

And businesses lose valuable talent.

Explore The Full 2026 Survey Here

 

Meet Investing in Women

Led by Experience. Driven by Purpose.

Founded by Elizabeth Willetts, a recruiter with over 18 years’ recruitment experience at Hays and Deloitte, Investing in Women is the UK’s first hybrid recruitment agency and job board dedicated to flexible working.

We help ambitious employers attract, hire and retain brilliant people who want to work differently – whether that’s part-time, hybrid or remote.

Our network: 85,000+ skilled professionals
Our reach: 25,000+ monthly visitors
Our success: 98% of roles filled by our candidates

More than recruitment:
✨ We champion flexible working and gender equality through our Work It Like a Mum podcast and virtual events.
✨ We go beyond hiring with partnerships, coaching and insights that help women and workplaces thrive together.

With Investing in Women, you’re not just filling roles – you’re shaping the future of your workplace.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It...

Hear from employers and candidates who have trusted us to deliver brilliant flexible talent and real results that transform their businesses.
Our Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it – hear from employers and candidates who’ve trusted us to find brilliant flexible talent and deliver real results.

Investing in Women was brilliant at helping me get the support I needed. I would recommend Investing in Women to other small businesses looking to hire.

Catherine Erdly, The Resilient Retail Club

From start to finish, Investing in Women was brilliant. The calibre of candidates was incredible, and I found a great new team member in the first round.

Helen O’Leary, Complete Pilates

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Investing in Women. They are professional and efficient and always go above and beyond to help us at The Legal Director.

Georgie Rylance, The Legal Director

In a very short space of time and with unwavering support from Investing in Women, we have advertised and recruited numerous and various types of roles across the country.

Wendy McFarlane, CPI Euromix

We recently worked with Investing in Women to find a new Office Manager. They were extremely professional and efficient and submitted high-quality candidates for our role.

Sally McEnallay, Green Kit

Working with Elizabeth Willetts and Investing in Women was a genuine pleasure when making my first hire. I highly recommend the job board!

Aby Hawker, Transmission PR

Working with Liz and her team was an absolute pleasure and resulted in an excellent marketing hire for my growing business.

Daniella Wainwright, Wainwright Consulting

Working with Elizabeth and Investing in Women is a dream. She totally gets what employees need and is brilliant at ensuring companies realise the power of flexible working.

Amanda Henderson, Thread HR

Liz has provided some fantastic support to Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland since we began a working relationship with her. If you’re not yet working with Liz, you need to!

Josh Bown, Saint-Gobain

Liz at Investing in Women is amazing! She really can help you find your dream part-time job. Her insight, knowledge and advice were invaluable.

Lucinda

Elizabeth at Investing in Women is incredibly talented. She’s passionate about her role and is determined to find the right person, not just anyone.

Paula Stillman, Oxera

From the moment the job advert went live, the applications flew in—I had over 100 applications! I’ve recruited a lot over the years, but I was really impressed with the

Rebecca Beeby, Altho Dai

We also found the Investing in Women packages offer excellent value for money, (especially compared with other agencies). Investing in Women is our first port of call when recruiting.

Jake May, Kelly Family Law

Through Investing in Women, we’ve hired 4 employees to support our mission to strengthen gender balance in the insurance sector. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of candidates and

Carmen Powell, ISC Group

It has been a pleasure doing business with the team and I hope to reconnect on other initiatives in future. Excellent customer service.

Faye Kennedy, Markel International

Investing in Women helped us find exceptional candidates for a super important role. The care and attention have been phenomenal.

Alex Holliman, Climbing Trees

Elizabeth has been a wonderful help. She made time for calls with me and shared her insights and experience to help me shape the right approach to find my ideal

Fiona Poxon, Focus Journey Evolve

We recently used Investing in Women to recruit a new part-time team member and were really impressed with the service. Elizabeth and the team were helpful, responsive, and regularly checked

Olivia Flattery, The HR Dept

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