Mothers 'disadvantaged' by family commitments

Women are often unable to devote extra hours to their jobs once they become mothers, a report has revealed.

A study recently conducted by the TUC found that women without children are more likely to work additional unpaid hours.

Commenting on the results, general secretary of the congress Brendan Barber said: "Women who want to get on at work need to put in longer hours than anyone else but as soon as they have children they no longer have that option."

It may be unfair that Britons feel they must work for free in order to further their careers but it seems even more wrong that mothers struggle to compete in such an employment environment.

Fortunately, there are options for mums who want to return to work and progress their careers despite having taken a few important years out to raise their children.

Studying at home can allow such women to add qualities to their CV and present themselves as attractive candidates for promotion even if their peers have additional experience.

When a young family begins nursery or school, it can be the perfect time for a parent to undertake flexible studies. Gaining qualifications can help someone walk confidently back into their career and embrace every opportunity available to them.