Today marks the start of the 3rd annual UK Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week! It is spearheaded by The Perinatal Mental Health Partnership and takes place from 29th April until 5th May 2019. This years theme is Mums Matter.  What is it? A week long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or […]

In the first of a series of monthly updates on new topics, we’re shining the spotlight on a session that is designed to get parents up to speed with the challenges of funding their child’s further education. This helpful session comprehensively covers the many thorny issues associated with embarking on student life, de-mystifying what can […]

At Employees Matter we have the privilege of working with many different internal networks. It’s fascinating how they all work in very different ways. Some are run by volunteers; some by HR or Diversity; some have budgets and others don’t. Some have clear reporting lines and others are left to their own devices. I am […]

We spoke to Alison Martin-Campbell about the network she established at EY Why did the 40+ Network form at EY I set up the network 2 years ago.  This followed on from several issues I faced over a period of 5 years all coming to a head.  These were health issues related to the menopause […]

Why did the Young Professionals Network form at Visa? At Visa we’re passionate about building strong communities to help us create an inclusive workplace environment. The Young Professionals (YP) group was created to inspire and drive the development of employees early in their career. We have a number of next generation programmes and entry level […]

We chat to our expert speaker, Lorna Easterbrook, on how hard it can be to bring up those difficult questions with those you care for. The news, in February 2019, that the 97-year old Duke of Edinburgh has voluntarily handed in his driving licence was a very public reminder of a very common issue. Knowing […]

Next month marks Children’s Mental Health week. The theme is Healthy Inside and Out.  With so many working parents, the health and wellbeing of children, can have a huge impact on the way parents are feeling at work.  We talk to expert Fiona Pienaar on her thoughts on technology and mental health. Has there been […]

This month, according to research from Osbornes Law, was the most popular month for divorce based on the stats that nearly 500 divorce petitions were registered between Christmas and New Years with the period being known as the most common time for marriages to break down. We spoke to Dawn Kaffel, couples therapist, to find out […]

Last Tuesday, November 20th, was a 2018 highlight, not only for me personally and the amazing This Can Happen team, but for companies across the UK who are now fully committed to putting workable strategies in place to help their staff and colleagues through mental health struggles. It all began a year ago. I was […]

Finding it hard to decide what days to recognise in your 2019 plan?  This document will help you. Click here to download the list