Catering and leisure second best for mums returning to work

16th April 2008, 12:31pm

The retail, catering and leisure sectors have been ranked second out of eleven in a league table of the best jobs for mums returning to work, according to a survey by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA).

Researchers asked 2000 mums across the UK which kind of jobs they felt were most suitable for women returning to work after a career break and asked how they felt they were treated upon their return to work. The survey found that:
  • 88% of retail, catering and leisure workers are looking for a more flexible approach to work
  • Only 29% of mums working in retail, catering and leisure felt they were 'treated like an equal' on returning to work in the sector
  • 5% of mums working in retail, catering and leisure felt they had sufficient opportunities to develop their careers
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