With National Work Life Balance around the corner, we spoke to Leanne Orkin, who manages work and 2 children, one who has sever learning difficulties. Hi I’m Leanne Orkin, former fashion designer, full time property manager, single Mum to 2 gorgeous girls, dog owner, full time Carer, whose jobs include, DR, Physio, Occupational Therapist, Chef, […]
This Can Happen workplace mental health conference
Sometimes we just have to stop, look around and take stock. After 14 years of heading up Employees Matter I am often completely overwhelmed by the amazing and inspirational people that I’ve met. People who make a real difference in the world. Everyday heroes. But only when I stop working, thinking, running, parenting – for […]
Spotlight on the Student/Parent relationship
Interview with Amanda Dewinter. What sort of different support do students and their parents need compared to younger children? As hard as it is for children to transition though the teenage years, it’s hard for parents to adjust to and come to terms with it. As our child moves towards independence, it can sometimes feel we’re […]
Join our webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
At a time when the subject of suicide and its enormous impact features in the headlines frequently, this webinar aims to get a deeper understanding of those with suicidal thoughts and the people who support them. Concerned about a family member, friend or colleague? Have you had suicidal thoughts yourself? Facilitated by Zoe Sinclair, these […]
Lisa Unwin on inspiring women back to work
What inspired you to set up She’s Back? I began my working life as an accountant, with Arthur Andersen but quickly moved into management consulting, where I made partner. When the firm was bought by Deloitte, I took an internal role and became Director of Brand and Communication. My career became derailed when I had […]
Spotlight on Disability in the Workplace
By Yasmin Sheikh According to the Diverse Matters website you are a disability consultant, coach, public speaker and mentor. Please can you elaborate on each of you roles. Disability consultant – I advise organisations about how to create inclusive cultures for people with disabilities and health conditions (both visible and non-visible) so that they retain […]
Surviving the exam season and managing stress
You want your child to enjoy life and achieve their potential, but what’s the best way to make that happen? Exams are underway and in homes across the country, families are on an emotional roller coaster. Supported and happy children are more likely to succeed and believe that they can. Children put under the wrong […]
Enabling working dads to be better at work and home
by The Dad Coach, Mark McCartney How many of your talent pool want to work in an organisational culture geared to the needs of mainly white, pale, stale men in their 50s? This is still the norm in the vast majority of organisations. Beyond all the talk about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI, […]
Are fathers under more stress today?
by Tom Beardshaw – fatherhood coach To answer this question, we have to ask… “compared to when?” For the vast majority of human history, for a father who was closely bonded with his partner and children, his desire to feed and protect them would have placed tremendous pressures on him almost not matter where […]
Jo Dutton, working life and being a carer
Jo Dutton is a working parent, which brings with it challenges that many of us can relate to. Her 10-year-old daughter Jess has Down Syndrome and balancing working life with caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming at times. Read her candid story. What are the greatest challenges for a working parent […]
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