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 […]

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 […]