Beyond Awareness: Menopause Inclusion, October’s Employment Law Changes and the Fair Work Agency
October is one of those months when several of the conversations I have every week through Sparks come together. It's Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day on 18 October, and this year I'm particularly focusing on Empowering Women Through Health &...
Autumn HR Essentials: Menopause Support, Harassment Prevention and Early Conflict Resolution
As we move into autumn, the next couple of months are particularly significant for employers. September marks Perimenopause Awareness Month, leading us into Menopause Awareness Month in October and World Menopause Day on 18th October. Alongside this, employers should...
The Conversation That Changed Everything: Why Menopause Is a Workplace Equality Issue
Welcome to August! I can't quite believe we're already heading towards the second half of the year! July has been an incredibly busy month at Sparks HR, both professionally and personally, and there are some exciting things coming up over the next few months that I'd...
Bringing the Human Back
I can't quite believe we're already into July! It's been another exciting month at Sparks HR, with international award recognition, several new organisations booking onto my CPD Accredited Menopause Champion Programme, fantastic client feedback and, of course,...
Exciting Times Ahead…
We’re incredibly excited to share some huge news … In May 2026, Sparks HR officially gained CPD accreditation for our Sparks HR CPD Accredited Menopause Champion Programme. This is such an important milestone for Sparks HR and reflects our commitment to delivering...
May: Mental Health, Menopause & Meaningful Connection
May is a powerful month for reflection, awareness and action when it comes to workplace wellbeing. With Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026) alongside National Walking Month, there is a real opportunity for organisations to pause and ask: 👉 How are our people...
A Season of New Beginnings – For People and Workplaces
Last week, while walking through the park near my home, I noticed the first signs of Spring beginning to appear. Small buds on the trees, daffodils starting to bloom, and that sense that the darker days of winter are finally behind us. It made me reflect on how...
Why Supporting Menopause is Essential for High-Performing Workplaces
March always feels like a moment of change. The days are getting lighter, spring is on the horizon and many organisations start thinking about fresh priorities for the year ahead. With International Women’s Day this month, it feels like the perfect time to talk about...
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes Every Employer Needs to Act On
This month’s update is a big one. Back in December, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent and became the Employment Rights Act 2025. You’ll probably have seen a lot of headlines about it already but the reality is a bit less dramatic and a lot more gradual....
New Year, New Plans, New Energy!
Welcome to 2026, a year full of potential, purpose and positive change. January often feels like a natural reset. After the busyness of the festive season, it’s the perfect moment to pause, breathe and refocus on what really matters; our wellbeing, our workplace...