#35, Flexible Working: Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka and Founder of Flex Appeal Campaign

If you are a working parent and haven’t heard of Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) you must have been living under a rock. Anna is an author, editor, podcast host and founder of Flex Appeal campaign fighting for flexible working for all. I knew I had to talk to Anna on the show, as lack of flexible working is one of the top reasons women leave the workforce and do not rise through the ranks (something I care about very very much). To be clear her campaign is for everyone, not just women. We talk about how having kids is not a choice, miscarrying at your desk, closing the gender pay gap, the archaic dinosaurs that won’t see the light of day about flexible working, and what you can do to help. Anna is so passionate, she had me in tears at the end, as she talked about her own mother. It triggered me, as how my mother was treated had a massive impact on my approach to work especially about being financially independent. I hope this podcast gives you hope that there are people in your corner fighting to make a change, and that you can make a change too. ------------------------------- WE DISCUSS ------------------------------- 02:06 - How did the idea for FlexAppeal come about? 09:36 - Why do companies insist on not offering flexibility? 15:08 - What made the biggest impact on your campaign? 18:44 - Who are the progressive companies doing this well? 26:54 - What can retailers learn from NHS job sharing? 32:28 - Flexibility is not perfect - it’s a relationship 37:32 - What’s the biggest barrier to women getting ahead in the workplace? 49:50 - Generational trauma 01:00:41 - What can we do to support Flex Appeal? ----------------------------------------- ANNA WHITEHOUSE ----------------------------------------- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitehouse-586623a4/ Website: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_pukka ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anatomyofaleader Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - http://www.hirewithmaria.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.