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Ellie Hutchings

Working from home keeps mothers in employment, according to research - so why do so many companies want to return to the office?

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More mothers are in employment thanks to working from home policies, says research, but some companies still want employees to return to the office.

It's not uncommon for new mothers to wonder if it's financially worth returning to work after a baby, but taking this decision has an impact on women's finances and career progression - also known as the motherhood penalty.

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