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 | Nov 3, 2025 | Mental Health Awareness
5th November 2025 … Let’s Keep the Sparks Positive, Not Explosive On 5th November, it is National Stress Awareness Day and coincidentally, Bonfire Night too! As fireworks light up the sky, it’s a timely reminder that while a few sparks can be beautiful, we don’t want...
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...
