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As featured in Farmers Weekly, Workplace Bereavement founder Jacqueline Gunn shares a powerful reflection on how grief touches farming families, rural communities, and workplaces alike. A proud sponsor of Britain’s Fittest Farmer, Jacqueline uses her platform to highlight how fitness, grief support, and resilience intersect — particularly in isolated industries like agriculture. Following the sudden […]

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Loss is something we often think of as private, something that happens in our personal lives. Yet it also shows up in the places where we spend so much of our time, our workplaces. Whether in an office, a school, a shop floor, or a hospital ward, loss can quietly shape the way people feel […]

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Going away for the first time after losing someone you love can bring up all sorts of feelings you may not expect. Holidays are often tied up with memories of family, laughter, and moments shared, so the thought of travelling without them can feel upsetting and difficult. What should be a time of rest, relaxation […]

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We all grow up hearing certain phrases about grief. They’re passed down in families, shared among friends, and echoed in workplaces, whether that’s a busy office, a factory floor, a construction site, or out on the road. On the surface, these words are meant to comfort. However, sometimes they carry unspoken rules that make grief […]

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It’s hard to ignore the headlines lately doctors on strike, appointments cancelled, the NHS under strain. But behind the disruption are real people who’ve dedicated their lives to caring for others, and who are now fighting for fair treatment themselves. This isn’t just about pay (though that’s part of it). It’s about respect, burnout, and […]

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Grief is part of life, but too often, it’s ignored at work. When Jacqueline Gunn lost her father, a third-generation farmer from the Yorkshire Wolds, the silence that followed was deafening. His sudden passing left her not only mourning a parent but also grappling with the deep emotional void that grief can bring, especially in […]

Read More… from Jacqueline Gunn Featured In Farmer’s Weekly: Her Team’s Story

Many of us paused at the news that Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, the rock icon, and beloved husband, father and grandfather had died on 22 July 2025. Whether you grew up with Black Sabbath or simply admired his resilience, it’s clear his passing has left a gap in many hearts. Ozzy had been […]

Read More… from Honouring Ozzy Osbourne and the Hidden Struggles of Parkinson’s

A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert caught the internet’s attention when two concertgoers, later identified as senior colleagues at a US tech company, shared a kiss on the venue’s kiss-cam. The moment sparked whispers online and, more seriously, within their workplace. It later emerged that both were married to other people. As the […]

Read More… from Affairs in the Workplace: The Quiet Impact on Wellbeing and Culture

Workplaces change quickly. New people join, new systems are introduced, and things can move fast. For people who have been in the job for a long time, this can feel both interesting and a little strange. Sometimes, getting older at work can bring a quiet feeling of loss. It’s not the loss of a job […]

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Leaders are expected to stay calm under pressure, guide their teams through challenges, and provide support when things feel uncertain. But what happens when the leader is the one going through a difficult time? Grief touches everyone at some point, whether through the death of a loved one, the sudden loss of a colleague, or […]

Read More… from Grieving While Leading

Farming is more than a job, it’s a way of life, a family legacy, and a deep connection to the land. For many farmers and young farmers, the rhythms of farm life are all they’ve ever known. But when loss strikes, whether through the death of a loved one or changes to the family business, […]

Read More… from Understanding Loss in the Farming Community

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through the news or social media and suddenly feeling heavy?  It feels like every time you turn on the TV or check your phone, there’s another sad, scary, or worrying story, such as wars, disasters, accidents, or people hurting each other. And before you know it, your chest feels […]

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