We spend a huge proportion of our time at work so it’s not surprising that employers can play a major role in employees’ mental wellbeing. Taking workplace wellbeing seriously benefits individuals but it makes sound business sense too: evidence shows we are less productive, more likely to be off sick and more likely to seek […]

Only 1 in 4 people of working age registered visually impaired or blind in the UK are in employment. According to my research that equates roughly to 0.06% of the workforce. It is a shocking statistic and in some cases is due to an absence of understanding, familiarity and experience on the part of employers. […]

Julie Killen, senior consultant, Enterprise Change Management, Northern Trust 1.How do Bring Your Child to Work Day’s engage your staff? Supporting our employees (or partners as we call them) in having a good work life balance is a fundamental pillar of Northern Trust’s culture. Northern Trust aims to ensure that any individual or group feels […]

World Menopause Day falls on the 18th October, prompting us to shine the spotlight on a session that will comprehensively cover what is still a largely taboo subject in many workplaces.   Debilitating Symptoms Though menopause is a normal life stage for women, many are suffering what can be absolutely debilitating physical symptoms in silence. […]

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September 2019 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 […]

In the second of our series of monthly updates on new topics, we’re shining the spotlight on a session entitled ‘Life’s A Balance.’ This session explores how to develop a healthy work/life balance by building an emotional armour formed of skills including resilience, problem-solving and healthy self-perception. With National Work Life Week round the corner, […]

Could your organisation provide a life-changing opportunity? by Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership   Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership is an education charity established in 1991 which works across one of the most diverse and disadvantaged communities in the UK. Our borough suffers from an entrenched cycle of poverty, with the highest child poverty rate […]

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 […]