In this Club Chat, we talk about "Mum" guilt - what it is, why we feel that way and what we can call it instead (hence the "!)We share how often you feel that way, what makes you feel most/least guilty and tips and tricks for making us feel it less. If you want to be part of the next Club Chat join us our community on Instagram @FiveHourClub
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I'm Katie, I'm a HR leader, and I know why flexibility works both ways
This is the story of Katie Elliot (also known as HR Katie), mum of 2 who understand what it means to be flexible. She shares what it was like to commute full-time with young children, the problem with part-time work and how she made the most of a perfect storm to set up HR Katie. to help other small businessesFind HR Katie here: www.hrkatie.co.uk
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Club Chat: The Problem with Part-Time
Emma and Amy discuss the current problems with part-time work: the lack of jobs, the part-time culture, the loss of progression and the impact it can have on family life. We also share some solutions and ways you can get around this problem that so many of us face.Have a problem with part-time too? Join us at www.fivehourclub.com or be part of the conversation on Instagram @fivehourclubSources:Timewise: Flexible Jobs Index (2023)How Do Parents Share Childcare That Interferes With Paid Work? Work Arrangements, Flexible Working, and Childcare: University of Southampton (2025)The Flexibility Paradox: Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation - Heejung Chung (2022)
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I'm Stacey, I was made redundant and now I help working families
This is the story of Stacey, who after a thriving career working in fashion, was made redundant 5 weeks after telling her employer she was pregnant with her third son. She now works as PR and Digital at Working Families, where she is part of a team who supports other families who need help like she did.This is a story of red flags, redundancy and resilience.If you need help or advice around your rights as a working parent or carer you can contact Working Families Advice Line here.Or contact their Helpline: 0300 012 0312 Weekdays 11am - 2pm (See exceptions)Follow Working Families on Instagram @workingfamuk to find out more about the work they do.
For parents returning to work after children. Amy Grilli and Emma Harvey discuss how they, and other parents, navigate life between school runs.Join the revolution at www.fivehourclub.com and @fivehourclub on Instagram to help us shape the Five Hour Workday. Because working 9-5 doesn't work for parents.
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