Articles written by Angela Thomas-Jones

It can be difficult, as a working mother, managing your life when you have a partner. But what if you don't have one?

Dec 17, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Treating colleagues with respect/admiration can help you work your way up the institutional ladder. But how much sucking up is too much? Does being naughty help?

Dec 17, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Most of us thinking of the holidays as a great time to see family and friends, and also fit in some relaxation. But not everyone can take holidays over Christmas.

Dec 3, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

At the end of a long work day the last thing any working mother wants to do is go Christmas shopping. So here are a few tips to help take the stress out of the holidays.

Nov 28, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Sometimes our lives as mothers, workers and carers run away from us and we lose that connection with our partner. So here are a few quick tips to keep up the romance.

Oct 31, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Can we really know what we want until the day our little baby arrives? Or is this a question with an ever changing answer?

Oct 30, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Here is a quick quiz to see if your nanny, babysitter or childcare facility is spending more time with the children than you are.

Oct 16, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Working mothers are often blessed with long days, short nights and wonderful, little cuddly (and sometimes naughty), people called children. So what do you do when y

Oct 10, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Losing a child is a horrendous, life changing experience and returning to the workplace soon after is something that could be considered an enormous task.

Oct 2, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Work deadlines, sick children, homework, housework and partners can all lead to a working mom feeling fairly fatigued. Here is a quick daily guide to fight off fatigue

Sep 20, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Why have 'me' time when you can have 'you' all the time. This article discusses the need for working mothers not to lose themselves.

Sep 12, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Addressing a job’s selection criteria can be a daunting task. The best way to tackle this task is to have a clear method, which will articulate your skills and experienc

Sep 1, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Writing a good cover letter is another important step in applying for a job. What do you put in, leave out or highlight. This article looks at the different elements of

Aug 31, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Choosing appropriate referees is almost as important as your list of employment information. As you would tailor your employment and knowledge categories, you should als

Aug 22, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

This article looks at the first two sections of resume writing: personal details and education. This piece contains some great tips if you're a mom returning to work.

Aug 5, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Once you have decided to work from home you also need to create a good working environment and systems which will allow you to separate work and leisure.

Jul 10, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

What are the benefits and potential downfalls of working for a company from home?

Jul 7, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

This is the third article in our series and covers the subject of working mothers, franchises and working from home.

Jun 29, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Working Mom’s - sometimes you have to make yourself take a break!

Jun 7, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

A delicious winter warming, chilli recipe that is versatile and will save you time.

May 30, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Returning to university or college study while you are working (full or part time) and caring for a child can be very difficult.

May 22, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

One of the most important decisions that you have to make when it is time for you to return to work is deciding on a day/child care facility.

May 18, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

If you've decided to return to work after your baby is settled (post nine months) or is a toddler, the experience can be just as traumatic as returning soon after birth

Apr 30, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

Do you leave your mothering skills at home when you enter your workplace? Or do you enjoy mothering co-workers and employees?

Apr 3, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones

One of the buzz phrases of the 21st century is work life balance. This phrase is bandied about amongst human resources, management and business sectors and in recent hist

Mar 24, 2006 - Angela Thomas-Jones