Economic crisis offers mums more opportunity for flexible work

The economic crisis presents a great opportunity for mums to find flexible work, according to an expert.

Gillian Nissim, founder of flexible working website WorkingMums.co.uk, told Personnel Today there could be a boom in jobs to suit parents’ needs.

“I think [the economic situation] presents a good opportunity for mums,” she said. “Employers still have to run their businesses, and employing people flexibly can be a very effective way of getting the right people, possibly on reduced hours or away from the office.

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