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July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Article by Cheryl Rickman

Working mothers work longer hoursApproximately 47% of the UK workforce is now madeup of women, with 12 million employed, according tothe Labour Force Survey from the Office of NationalStatistics. And the employment figure is rising byapproximately 20,000 every two months. 41% of thesewomen are working mothers with dependant children(4.9 million), and it is these women that increasinglyhave to juggle work and home, career and family.According to a recent government-backed researchprogramme into the future of work, working mums worklonger hours than they did ten years ago; on averagean additional 2.5 hours a week are spent workingcompared to the early 1990s. These findings havecaused Shirley Conran, author of Superwoman, toadvise women to go on a baby strike and stop havingchildren for ten years because there’s not enoughsupport for mothers.Fortunately, women needn’t take such evasiveaction as there are plenty of resources on theNet that can help working mothers and femaleentrepreneurs to maximise their time, find theperfect childcare solution, get help fromvirtual assistants and business/web advice.Here are a pick of some of the best resourcesonline for working women today.TIME MANAGEMENT / WORK-LIFE BALANCEhttp://www.worklifebalance.comThe leader in work-life balance training.http://www.winninginfo.comThis site sells the ‘Juggling Woman’ series ofbooklets: ’107 winning ideas on returning towork and ’99 helpful hints in understanding teenagers’.http://coco.essortment.com/howtomanageyo_rfwe.htmHow to manage your time effectively articlehttp://www.womenslife.co.za/Default.asp?action=article&ContentID=226How to manage your time effectively articlewww.personaltransformation.org imemgmt.htmTime management tips and time loghttp://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/lac/guest ime.htmlTime management tipshttp://www.allexperts.comAn About.com service that enables you to get help fromspecific experts. Jackie Hale is the Time Managementexpert.http://www.mindtools.com/page5.htmlHow to get the most from your timehttp://www.balancetime.comTime management seminarshttp://www.employersforwork-lifebalance.org.ukDemonstrates how work-life policies can be introduced ona practical basis.http://www.healthworks.com.au/publications/booklets/b-worklife.htmWork-life balance booklet from Healthworks.http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/worklife/Has some useful articles on juggling work and life.http://www.equalsone.co.ukFlexible recruitment consultants who support work-lifebalancehttp://www.dti.gov.uk/work-lifebalance/Free book provided by DTI.http://www.execwoman.com/workingmother/workingmother.htmArticles on work-life balance and resources for mums.OUTSOURCING AND VIRTUAL ASSISTANTShttp://www.smarterwork.co.ukBusiness services outsourcing marketplacehttp://www.elance.comProfessional services marketplacehttp://www.talentcue.comFreelance databasehttp://www.virtuallytheoffice.comProvides administration and support services to businessesand individuals.http://www.ivaa.orgInternational Virtual Assistants Associationhttp://www.v-sec.co.ukV-sec secretarial serviceshttp://www.vauk.co.ukVirtual assistance UKhttp://www.virtual-employee.co.uk/The Virtual Assistanthttp://www.staffcentrix.comVirtual Assistant Communityhttp://www.assistu.comVirtual Assistant/Office Professionalshttp://www.virtual-asst.comVirtual Assistantshttp://www.virtualassitant.com.auAustralian Virtual Assistantshttp://www.getvirtualassistant.comVirtual Assistancehttp://execassist.netExecutive virtual assistance.http://www.cushiontheimpact.co.uk/Help available to cushion the impactBUSINESS AND INTERNET RELATED ADVICEhttp://www.beyondbricks.co.ukNew government initiative with useful informationrelating to business and e-commercehttp://www.better-business.co.ukBetter Business magazine onlinehttp://www.smallbusinessadvice.org.ukDoes exactly what it says on the tin :) http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.ukIncludes internet statistics, outsourcing and morehttp://www.smallbusinessbureau.org.ukLobbying body for SMEshttp://www.factline.co.uk/Factsheets for SMEs, including tax self assessment andother information.http://www.open.gov.uk/inrev/sa/Inland Revenue Self Assessmenthttp://www.bizmove.comFree guides and worksheetshttp://www.enterprisenetwork.co.ukThe Sunday Times Enterprise Networkhttp://www.internetangels.co.ukOnline business development directory and morehttp://www.webcritique.co.ukIn-depth site appraisals and personalised webpromotion plans and press releases, to save youtime and optimise web performance.http://www.hitsnclicks.comOnline marketing resource centreCHILDCAREhttp://www.family-match.comHelps nannies find jobs (with tips and advicefor nannies) and helps mothers to find the perfectmatch with regards to nannies and mothers helps’http://www.sitters.co.ukBabysitting booking service.http://www.nannyjob.co.ukResource centre and nanny directoryhttp://www.parentsoup.comResource centre for parentshttp://www.ukparents.co.ukResource centre for parentshttp://www.practicalparent.org.ukResource centre for parentshttp://www.ivillage.comResource centre for womenhttp://www.thebabyregistry.co.ukWOMEN’S WEBSITES AND COMMUNITIEShttp://www.busygirl.co.ukBusiness technology network for womenhttp://www.e-womenforum.comFor women working in new media, IT and e-commercehttp://www.seedfusion.comE-busines network for womenhttp://www.ebiznetwork.co.ukGood advice for women starting businesses from homehttp://www.the-bag-lady.co.uk/Global directory for women in businesshttp://www.execwoman.comExecutive woman magazine onlinehttp://www.workingwomanmag.comWorking woman magazine onlinehttp://www.diamond.uk.comGoods and services from insurance to heath, aimedat women and by women.http://www.femail.comDaily Mail Femail Section onlinehttp://www.allabouteve.co.ukBBC online magazine for women.http://www.advancingwomen.comWomen related news regarding workplace strategies,career advancement, management, and more.http://www.aawit.orgAfrican-American Women in Technologyhttp://www.binarygirl.comWhere girls and technology clickhttp://www.digital-women.comWomen in business with their modems runninghttp://dotcomdivas.netResources for women Internet entrepreneurshttp://www.girlgeeks.comThe source for women in computinghttp://www.nfwbo.orgNational Foundation for Women Business Ownershttp://www.onlinewbc.org/entry.htmlOnline women’s business centrehttp://www.scottishbusinesswomen.comhttp://www.siliconsally.comResource for women – all things computer relatedhttp://www.womanowned.comWomen business owners and resource centrehttp://www.womensbizresources.comResources for women in businesshttp://www.workingmommall.comCommunity for working mumsQUICK CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ONLINEWomen make up 50% of all Internet users and controlor influence over 80% of all purchase decisions,women make up 63% of online shoppers who buy morethan once a week. Here are some websites that willhelp you save time shopping online this Christmas.http://www.kelkoo.comPrice comparison shoppinghttp://www.shoptour.co.ukUK online shopping guidehttp://www.shopq.co.ukOnline shopping guidehttp://www.boysstuff.co.ukThe one stop shop for big boys toyshttp://www.firebox.comGadgets, games, boys toyshttp://www.ilikemusic.com/buymusic.htmlhttp://www.ilikemusic.com/makemusic_hardwareheaven.htmlhttp://www.ilikemusic.com/musicdirectory_giftsforboysngirls.htmlBuy CDs, videos, hardware, software, instrumentsand equipment and check out the boystoys directory.http://www.bust-ed.comGifts and products designed by women for womenhttp://www.giftsforbirds.comPoint clueless boyfriends/husbands towards thissitehttp://www.woolworths.co.ukWoolies onlinehttp://www.asseenonscreen.comTeenage daughters will love this one.

Cheryl Rickmanhttp://www.webcritique.co.uke-mail: info@webcritique.co.ukIn-depth Website Appraisals, Personalised WebPromotion Plans, plus Web Page Copywriting andEditing Services and Press Release packages.

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Working Women In Gulf

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Women from ages have been considered as the element to be suppressed and one who is ready to act as per the orders of her parents or husband. Not only in India, but women in abroad also, have always been subjected to exploitation and ill-treatment. But, now the times have changed and today women constitute a major share towards the development of the society. With the changes in the society and the mindset of the common man, people are welcoming the innovative and creative ideas of women workforce for the development of the country. Now, the scenario all across the globe has transformed and women have become an inseparable part of the operational force across the globe. The world has realised the value of women and today in many companies women are paid more than men and even work as their bosses. Countries like Gulf, where women were not allowed to sneak out of their burquas, now have women running the finances of the house. The contribution of the working women in gulf industrial and other business projects is increasing with the passage of each day and days are not far, when it would be just the women ruling the entire world.

The demand of women workforce has increased with the companies becoming responsive of the competencies and the intellect of the women employees. Countries like UK and USA have always encouraged the empowerment and contribution of women in the development of major projects. But countries like India and other Gulf countries have eventually realised their importance and giving them chances to proceed further and make difference in the countrys growth, with their presence. Now, different parts of the Gulf have ratio of women workers higher than men. In fact, many jobs in Gulf prefer women over men. There are many marketing and client servicing jobs, where the demand of women workers is higher than that of male workers.

Cities like Dubai, and other developed states in the UAE, were earlier considered backward in regards to women employment. They have restricted their women to the works constraining the households, and have always related them with the person handling the house, which is only their main job. But, after seeing the calibre of the women in all other fields in the foreign countries, Gulf is also opening doors for women workers. The skills and the talent of women have started being utilised in many fields like marketing, public relations, sales, writing, healthcare, etc. Now the cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi have developed so much, that there are women running their own successful business houses. Teaching is also a popular choice for job among women in Dubai or other emirates of UAE.

The safety of the women working in UAE is duty of its government. The strict laws and brutal punishments of the places there, allows every woman to work with full safety and contentment. Sexual harassment and misbehaviour have very cruel punishments, due to which no one even thinks of misbehaving with women employees and extra care and security is provided to them by the companies in Gulf. Many women from foreign lands go to gulf countries for job, to earn their living and the safety features facilitated by the government in Gulf, motivates them to work there. Therefore women from across the world, look for job opportunities in Gulf, in various fields to pave a successful carer for themselves. The freedom and the independence provided to the working women in Middle East countries, also welcomes them to apply for jobs there and achieve great heights in their career.

Gurleen Walia writes on behalf of NaukriGulf.com, a leading job portal for Gulf jobs Region, Jobs in Middle East and jobs in Saudi Arabia, Middle East jobs. Info Edge foray into the Middle East is an endeavour to provide established client base with services that best meet their international requirements as well as expand our operations on to a global arena.

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Smart tips for working women

July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Smartness is the key to handle the same things but differently. Those small things that might have ruined your mood for the rest of the day will no longer be a nightmare.

Here are some tips

 If you have children, keep socks that are of same color. Many a times, moms are seen running to find the other matching socks. When all being alike pick any two. For that matter it applies to you as well. If not all of the same color, at least two pair alike.
Have bed sheets that are dark in color so that the urge to wash them every now and then does not bother you, until they start smelling. The dark color prevents them from getting dirty sooner.
Keep the keys of the car, the house just at the side of the main exit. This will help you just to pull things at the last moment. Also keep an extra pair in your purse if you lose one.
Keep some lunch packs with takeaway food ready anytime. Just grasp and boom, there you go.
If you have a very small kid, always keep a towel, a napkin, milk powder, a pair of diaper and clothes, in a bag ready. So whenever, you need to go away with the child, just take the purse and no more preparation required.
Keep pulses and vegetables clean before hand. All one needs to do is pour the contents in the pressure cooker/pan and it is ready. Saves from the hassle of opening the packet and then cleaning things.
Keep fried semolina, oats, or any preparation (that can be preserved to make a quick meal ready in few minutes), done in the refrigerator.
Ensure things are labeled and family members are well aware where a particular thing is kept. This will prevent them from bothering you every now and then.
Ensure that things are put back in place.
Maintain a diary which you can call “the next to buy in the weekend” list. Whenever you are picking the last quantity of any item, update the list of “next to buy in the weekend “with that item. This will help to have a real time basis inventory planning

Written by RolyB

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