Failing Fathers: Corporate Culture and Paternal Leave
Recent protests across the UK have highlighted problems with the current paternal leave system. Under current government guidelines new fathers are entitled to two weeks of paternity leave paid at £187.18 a week or 90% of their earnings, whichever is lower. The first ‘parent strikes’ are calling for six weeks paternity leave at 90% pay […]
The Culture That Shapes Her: Building Workplaces That Respect Women’s Rights
What women carry into work that no one sees And why ignoring it is costing organisations more than they realise. Corporate culture rarely announces itself either. It isn’t written in the handbook or spoken aloud in the induction meeting – it lives in the small, daily moments: who gets listened to, whose ideas get credited, […]
Every Woman’s Journey: Navigating Life’s Transitions
Life rarely announces itself. One moment you’re moving through a familiar routine, and the next, something has shifted – a job ends, a relationship changes, a role you thought you’d have doesn’t arrive. Transitions aren’t always the big, headline moments on a timeline. More often, they’re the quiet ones: the instant a woman catches herself […]
EMBRACE HER: A Season of Creativity, Confidence & Discovery
This summer, Adelphe Connect brought something truly special to Broxburn: EmbraceHer, our very first summer camp for girls aged 8 to 15 in Broxburn. Created and led by our CEO Eloho Efemuai and delivered by our team Karin, Goretti, Prathiba, Marilu Nuñez Sanchez and Bridget Okoye . Over five joy-filled days, a wonderful group of […]
Women Bringing Community and Each Other Together Through Music
A stage, and a room full of strangers For many women, music is something written alone, in private, carrying feelings that aren’t easy to say out loud. But what happens when that private work has to become something shared? The Loud and Clear sessions set out to find an answer and in doing so, brought […]
From awareness to action: what effective support for women actually looks like
Knowing women are struggling is not enough. Here is what it really takes to make a difference. Most organisations mean well. But good intentions are not the same as real support. In recent years, conversations about women’s wellbeing in the workplace have grown louder. More companies are talking about menopause policies, flexible working, and mental […]
What women carry into work
What women carry into work that no one sees And why ignoring it is costing organisations more than they realise. She sat in that meeting and said nothing. She arrived at 9 am having already managed school drop-off, sent three messages to a care coordinator for her mother, and spent the night in broken sleep. […]
How to Rebuild Confidence After a Major Life Transition
Confidence rarely disappears overnight It shifts quietly. A woman who once felt clear about who she was suddenly hesitates. She second-guesses decisions she would previously have made with ease. She becomes more aware of other people’s opinions. She withdraws slightly, even if no one else notices. Life transitions do that. Whether it is menopause, migration, […]
Perimenopause at Work in the UK
Signs, Symptoms and Employer Support Perimenopause at work is becoming a growing conversation across the UK. Many women experience symptoms during peak career years, yet workplace understanding often lags behind reality. For many women, it begins quietly. A capable, experienced professional starts forgetting small details. Sleep becomes broken. Meetings feel harder than they used to. […]