HIDDEN CHALLENGES IN HUMAN RESOURCES – IS YOUR COMPANY LOOKING FOR INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE CHANGES
As families evolve, various challenges can lead to estrangement. Estrangement is the loss of a previously existing relationship with family members through physical and/or emotional distancing. This can affect emotional and social well-being.
The core mission of Together Estranged is to support and empower adults who are estranged from their families while also working to destigmatise estrangement in society. This episode of Impact on the Ground explores the definition of estrangement, its impact on adults at work, and how businesses can support their employees through their HR policies and practices. The charity’s latest project aims to develop a comprehensive resource database to aid estranged individuals.
Together Estranged offers vital resources, such as therapy and support networks, to help estranged adults manage emotional challenges. By working to reduce the stigma surrounding estrangement, the charity promotes a greater understanding of the issue. They also offer opportunities for professionals and companies to contribute through skill-sharing, including digital development and content creation, which helps build a more inclusive community for estranged individuals.
Estrangement can deeply affect a person’s well-being and job performance. Businesses have an opportunity to create meaningful social impact by partnering with Together Estranged, helping to address the isolation and mental health challenges that can negatively impact job performance, engagement, and retention. Estranged individuals often experience “living grief,” a type of unresolved grief, which affects productivity. By recognising the diverse needs of estranged adults, companies can create more inclusive and supportive workplaces.
If your organisation is interested in collaborating with Together Estranged, they are currently looking for companies to help with digital skills, content creation and publishing as they create an estrangement database. This would be a great opportunity for businesses to donate various types of skills, money, donations and volunteering hours.
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