Why Working Motherhood Becomes Unsustainable and How Work Must Evolve
Working motherhood is often framed as a problem of ambition, commitment, or retention. This research shows something more consequential. Based on original survey data from working moms across roles, industries, and regions, The Future of Working Motherhood 2026 examines why working motherhood becomes unsustainable and what actually determines whether mothers stay, grow, or leave. This […]
Supporting Mums in the Workplace After Maternity Leave
At CharityJob, we recognise all mothers and understand that each person’s journey to motherhood is unique. Wherever their path leads, mums should feel supported by their employer before, during, and especially after time away from work. All organisations should focus on creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace with strong employee retention. Part of this involves ensuring mums are treated […]
Your Paternity and Parental Leave Rights
What’s changing From 6 April 2026, you are eligible for Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from your very first day in a new job. Previously: You needed 26 weeks’ service for Paternity Leave. You needed one year’s service for Unpaid Parental Leave. From April 2026: Both types of leave became “day one” rights. This […]
Maternity leave and pay
The law recognises employees on maternity leave as being particularly vulnerable and gives them special protection. As a result, employers need to be careful to make sure they comply with their legal obligations in this area. This Inbrief summarises the rights that employees on maternity leave enjoy and looks at some common problem areas. The […]
Half of mothers have negative experiences returning to work after maternity leave, research reveals – so what needs to change?
As report uncovers cases of women being undermined, gaslit and bullied after time off, experts emphasise the importance of line manager training Half (51 per cent) of employees have had a negative experience returning to work after maternity leave, research by & Culture has found, leading to calls for employers to offer better support. The How […]