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CareerMums Update - Employer Resources

Survey Results - Snapshot of our CareerMums

The results of our latest survey are in - confirming that our candidates are smart, savvy, educated, experienced, and some of the most exceptional candidates available on today's job market.

Here is a snapshot of who our CareerMums are...

53% are currently employed and looking for something more flexible
45% have a Bachelor degree, Masters degree or MBA
33% are Certificate or Diploma qualified
57% have 5-15 years of experience in their field of expertise; 20% have 15+ years
The top 5 factors affecting their decision when finding employment are: flexibility, salary, short commute time, sense of achievement, ability to set hours/schedule

Download the results of our survey

The ongoing paid parental leave debate

Working parents are an important employee group in the workplace so it is prudent to keep up with proposed policies and legislative changes that will impact on parents. The proposed parental leave scheme has been updated to reflect concerns of business. If you are interested in the facts and not the propaganda, here are some resources of interest:

A summary of facts about the proposed paid parental leave scheme

Alan Kohler's perspective on Tony Abbott's view to change the proposed parental leave scheme - great read

Parental leave checklist for managers

Retaining employees is becoming a priority for employers as the talent pool starts shrink. Retaining working parents should be a priority and it doesn't have to be difficult. Showing that you care and identifying how you will stay in touch are key to their return. More info

Talk to us about our Working Parents Toolkit or our Parental Leave Program Toolkit.

Tip for new 'Right to request flexibility' law

Create a 'flexible work panel'. Managers typically don't have a thorough understanding of flexible work practices or how to manage a flexible workforce. So, in an effort to help managers, create a panel to assess flexible work requests that includes the manager of the employee requesting flexibility, an HR representative, and a member of the senior management team.

Talk to us about our Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit for all employees. It provides your business with a solution to managing employees' flexibility requests. More info

Media Call - SBS Insight Program

The Insight Program is currently preparing a program that will look at what women want. They would like to hear from professional women to get their view on what it's like being a working woman in today's society.

Is it really possible to have it all? How do women balance motherhood and a career? Is the workplace doing enough to support women? Do modern women still want the dream career or are they choosing home over the workplace? if you would like to contribute, email anne.worthington@sbs.com.au

Plug-in HR Toolkits & Services

Customise our Toolkits and make them your own. Save time and money at your end. There are no ongoing licensing costs.

Working Parents Toolkit: HR business solution for supporting expectant parents, employees on parental leave, and working parents.

Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit: A business case tool that enables employees and managers to research, negotiate, and implement a flexible work arrangement.

Parental Leave Program Toolkit: A step-by-step guide to creating a 'stay in touch' program to retain and engage parents on parental leave.

Lunchtime Learning for employees and managers: A cost and time effective way to support your employees' and managers' learning requirements.

Return to Work Coaching Certificates for Working Parents: Purchase coaching certificates for your employees as part of a working parents program.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Sykes, Founder of CareerMums

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