Stay-at-home mums are aiming to return to work earlier than planned to help support their families through the recession, but they face higher competition for part-time and flexible jobs.
Figures released today in the Avon Mum-Economics Study show that around 70% of mums questioned hope to return to work earlier than they originally planned, with as many as one-in-three feeling the need to get a job immediately. The study also showed that 86% of these women are worried there aren't enough employment opportunities for those looking to return to work.