Helen Wright
Employment Rights Act 2025

The UK’s Employment Rights Bill is set to become law as the Employment Rights Act 2025 and arguably represents the most significant overhaul of workplace legislation in a generation.

Employment Rights Act 2025
Helen Wright
In a World Where You Can be Anything, Be Kind.

Ah, World Kindness Day.  It makes us feel all warm and snug, every year. Hygge-like.  As the international news stories tell of ever-more alarming crises, and as waves of anger seem to roll through our streets, kindness may seem like a rare occurrence these days. But that's all the more reason to uphold it.  Kindness may seem scarce in the modern world, but it's also precious, and worth protecting…

In a World Where You Can be Anything, Be Kind.
Helen Wright
Just (Don't) Do It

We all love to say yes. It's built into our human psyche.  We want to please - to feel that tiny flare of endorphins, and to see that light of satisfaction in the eyes of the person across the table.  And when that other person is your boss, there's an even stronger driver to pull out all the stops.  To comply with every request.  To push beyond your limits…

Just (Don't) Do It
Helen Wright
Flexible Fatherhood

Let’s face it, Dads: whatever your situation, choosing to have children is a really daunting prospect.  Am I going to know what to do? Am I going to mess them up? How do I change a nappy? Are they going to support my favourite sports team? When am I going to spend time with them?…

Flexible Fatherhood
Helen Wright
Crunch time

It's still satisfying, isn't it?  That first underfoot, autumnal crunch.  It calls to the small child hiding inside each of us.  But as an adult, the concept of crunch time can take on a whole new meaning.  This Autumn, we've welcomed back a member of our fantastic 9-2-3 team from maternity leave.  We're delighted to see her again - we've missed her fabulous sense of humour, and her innovative approach.  The 9-2-3 airwaves have rung with stories of the return from our own maternity leaves.  There have been increasingly enthusiastic - indeed, some might say almost frantic - attempts to pass on several attics' worth of toddler clothes and train sets…  

Crunch time
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You’ve aced your CV and now it’s time to prepare for your interview!

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Remember, this is your opportunity to shout about YOU! Here are some of the top tips that the ladies at 9-2-3 have put together based on client and candidate feedback and of course, their own professional opinion. 

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Why up-skilling helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive edge!

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How to future-proof your career following a career break…Returning to work after a career break can be daunting to say the least. With the rate of change in technology faster than ever before, it can leave you feeling out of touch and struggling to know where or how to get up to speed. ..

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The future of flex by ANGHARAD SALAZAR LLEWELLYN, THE FLEX NETWORK

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“Job experience and design” - it might not be a term that you are currently familiar with, but this driving force behind flexible working will soon be hitting headlines everywhere. In simple terms it means embracing technology and re-appraising working hours to create a bespoke job experience that suits a person’s individual lifestyle no matter if they’re a flexible worker, freelancer or a small business owner.

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3 FAB tips for networking by Helen Bryce @ Guilty Mothers Club

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Honestly, networking is not my favourite topic and I find it can be something that falls down my list of priorities as a result. However, undoubtedly some of my most successful career moves and business results have come from building a network of strong relationships.

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How to work from home by @Laura_the_9_to_3

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Not only do we love the name of Laura’s business, but we’ve been following her page on Instagram for a while now and love the content she pops out on there. Take a read of the blog she’s written for our #25dayflexup about how she makes ‘working from home’ work for her…

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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…