Do You Need Childcare When You Work At Home?

Many parents decide to work at home because they want more time with their families. They hope to be able to take care of their kids themselves rather than pay for any sort of childcare. But is this really practical? The answer really depends on your situation. There are a lot of factors to consider when... Read More

Women’s pay rates flounder as men’s continue to rise

By Jessica Donaldson Despite it being unlawful to pay women less than men for the same work, the gap between women’s and men’s pay has widened to an alarming $224 per week. The pay difference today is the lowest seen since 1991, and feminist group 2020’s spokesperson Jenni Colwill says this has nothing to do with... Read More

Help for Mums Returning to Work

Mums - Sound familiar? Are childcare costs prohibiting you from returning to work? Do you need to contribute financially to your household? Are you concerned about what to expect when returning to work? Has it been a long time since you worked in an office? Have you kept up your skills? How does your partner... Read More

Help for Mums Returning to Work - Leigh’s Response

Mum Zone’s resident Professional Job Specialist Leigh of Hire My Mum is available to answer some of your questions about returning to work. Topics include: childcare costs, contributing financially to your household, what to expect when returning to work, if it’s been a long time since you worked in an office, keeping up your skills, how... Read More

Help for Mums Returning to Work - Questions

Mum Zone’s resident Professional Job Specialist Leigh of Hire My Mum is available to answer some of your questions about returning to work. Topics include: childcare costs, contributing financially to your household, what to expect when returning to work, if it’s been a long time since you worked in an office, keeping up your skills,... Read More