by Alison Allen | May 1, 2026 | Mental Health Awareness
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...
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...
by Alison Allen | May 1, 2025 | Menopause in the Workplace, Mental Health Awareness
12–18 May is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Community’, a word that holds so much power, especially when we think about menopause. The power of community during Menopause Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health...
by Alison Allen | Apr 3, 2025 | Menopause in the Workplace
I hope you’re enjoying my monthly newsletter! Last month, we looked at the rising tribunal claims related to menopause and the urgent need for better workplace support. With menopause-related claims tripling in the past two years, businesses face a significant risk....
