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Ashleigh Conwell writes for the newly bereaved, the people around them, anyone getting their affairs in order, and the workplaces that carry it too.

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“I don’t want another job”: returning to work after loss

 

In the months after losing my husband, I was surrounded by people who wanted to help. Their intentions were kind, and I’ll always be grateful for that su...

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Returning to work after loss: why belonging sometimes starts with a desk

I didn't want to get a different job. I wanted my job. That was important to me.

It wasn’t just about income, it was about keeping a part of my identity tha...

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Returning to work after loss: how I approached it and what I wish leaders knew

 To talk about returning to work, we first need to talk about how it actually feels.

For me, coming back wasn’t just about showing up to a desk again. It w...

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Beyond Compliance: Creating Spaces Where Everyone Truly Belongs

When we talk about inclusion in organisations, there's often a focus on ticking boxes and meeting quotas. But true inclusion isn't about compliance, it's ab...

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Two Words That Changed Everything: A Simple Practice for Deeper Connection

You know those moments when something so simple stops you in your tracks? That's exactly what happened when I first learned about Brené Brown's two-word che...

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Finding Light: A Story I Never Expected To Share

I've been staring at this blank screen for a while now, wondering how to start.

In 2020, while 17 weeks pregnant with triplets, my world changed forever when...

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