Helen Wright
The Lifeline of Flexible Work: Why Supporting ...

This Carers Week 2025, we’re reflecting on the often invisible reality facing millions of working people in the UK - those who balance paid employment with unpaid care for a loved one. The theme, #CaringAboutEquality, couldn’t be more timely or more urgent.

The Lifeline of Flexible Work: Why Supporting Carers is Everyone’s Business
Helen Wright
Case Study - Hiring Part Time Employees

If you’re a business looking to explore the benefits of hiring part time employees, then this article is for you! We share a case study of what smart hiring looks like in a challenging economy: keeping experience in your business while saving money and staying flexible.

Case Study - Hiring Part Time Employees
Helen Wright
Burning Down the House!
Burning Down the House!
Helen Wright
Top Tips for Reclaiming Your Confidence and ...

If you have ever felt lost or questioned who you are, then here are some of Becky Hogan’s tips for building your confidence and self-belief back up.

Top Tips for Reclaiming Your Confidence and Purpose - by Becky Hogan
Helen Wright
International Women's Day 2025: ...

It won't have escaped your notice that today is International Women's Day.  Perhaps, as you made breakfast this morning, the radio was full of declarations of solidarity and high hopes for progress.  Perhaps your colleagues are full of renewed vigour and enthusiasm this week about the importance of gender equality in your organisation.  Perhaps you took an extra moment today as you waved your daughters off to their swimming lessons to think about how their lives were going to unfold.  Whether you're feeling fired up or concerned about the work still to be undertaken, International Women's Day is a time when we all pause, look back over our shoulders at the breakthroughs we've already made, and look forward at the path stretching out towards the horizon.

International Women's Day 2025: #AccelerateAction
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Time to dust off your old CV?

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If you’re starting to look for your next opportunity but are worried about how your CV is going to stand out, then fear not, the 9-2-3 team have summarised some of the best tips to help get you going…

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How to get familiar with LinkedIn...

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Just where do you start with LinkedIn? LinkedIn is actually a really useful tool when you’re searching for a job, looking for new opportunities and building your own network of professionals with different skills and abilities.
There are some really useful articles you can find from your contacts and there’s also a wealth of groups that you can join on this platform where you can take part in conversations, leave your opinions and also hear what others have to say. ..

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Getting to know your strengths by Charlotte Speak @poweroftheparent

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Your strengths are your superpowers and will help you move through the transition of managing work and home life. ..

New Year's Resolutions

It’s 31st December 2018, and as I’m sure many of us are, I am feeling reflective. This year we closed the 9-2-3 office for a week over Christmas – giving our team the opportunity to spend time with their friends and family (without using any of their annual leave), ready to come back to the office feeling refreshed and raring to go…

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Introducing Maddie!

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Maddie began working for the 9-2-3 team a few months ago now, she’s a wonderful new addition to the company, has a keen eye for business development and is known to make a wicked batch of cupcakes…! Here’s a little bit more about Maddie…

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#northernflex - Shouting about the love of flex up North with.....

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@Anothernorthernmother lives in South Manchester with her husband, their 7 year old daughter and 3 year old twin sons.  She’s childrenswear designer and have been with the same company for over 11 years. …