We’re losing the skills and experience of women in the workplace. We need to get it right for women, their families and employers- now more than ever. This is the impetus behind a free online event, hosted by Outside the Box, for everyone interested in how to support equalities practice in the workplace. The event […]
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“Things had moved on, it felt overwhelming” Amira shares her story with the Mums Returning To Work project
By editor on August 15, 2019 in Community activity and Inclusion, Employment, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
The Mums Returning to Work project by Outside the Box is highlighting the issues faced by a huge amount of women during pregnancy, as well as during and after maternity leave. The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that in the U.K: 77% of mums had a negative of discriminatory experience during pregnancy, maternity leave […]
‘Those who say that money doesn’t matter usually have some’ – poverty and mental health
A post by our Project Assistant Marie A key feature of mental health campaigning is an emphasis on the fact that anyone can experience mental health difficulties. I find it hugely positive that more and more organisations and individuals are sending out a message loud and clear that there is no specific ‘type’ of person […]