by Alison Allen | Jul 1, 2026 | Employment Rights, HR Support, Menopause in the Workplace
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,...
by Alison Allen | Dec 1, 2025 | Employment Rights, HR Support, Menopause in the Workplace, Mental Health Awareness
December has arrived and with it comes the familiar mix of celebrations, pressure, reflection and the rush to complete everything before the holidays. It’s a beautiful month but it can also feel heavy, especially when you’re juggling work, family, finances and the...
by Alison Allen | Sep 5, 2025 | Employment Rights, HR Support, Menopause in the Workplace
Let me ask you a question… Do you carry out right to work checks on all of your new starters? Whenever I meet a new client, this is one of my first questions, and the answers are often surprising… “What are they?” “I have some, but not all.” “I don’t need them, I know...
by Alison Allen | Jul 5, 2025 | HR Support
Can you believe we’re already in July? It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off 2025, and now we’re over halfway through! As I reflect on the past six months at Sparks HR, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. It’s been a...
by Alison Allen | Jun 3, 2025 | HR Support, Menopause in the Workplace, Mental Health Awareness
June is Pride Month and is a time to celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. It also provides a time to focus on acceptance, equality and educating individuals in LGBTQ+ history, as well as raising awareness of the issues which affect the LGBTQ+ community. The...
