Networking for Good

Join us for Networking for Good, designed to bring together local businesses, professionals, and community organisations. Enjoy a welcoming, informal environment where you can share ideas, spark collaborations, and strengthen your presence in the local area – all while supporting a great cause.💡

We're welcoming Nicki The Stress Specialist this time -

"Stress is the quiet cost that most businesses are carrying without even realising it. In the UK, stress, anxiety and depression now account for 22.1 million working days lost - almost a third higher than the previous year - with 964,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, according to the HSE’s 2024/25 report. For business owners and HR professionals, that’s not just a wellbeing problem. It’s a productivity problem, a retention problem, and frankly, a profit problem.

But here’s the thing - stress is manageable. Not with bubble baths and breathing exercises (well, not only those), but with practical, evidence-based strategies that actually work in real workplaces, with real people, under real pressure.

In this 20-minute session, you’ll get a no-waffle introduction to how stress actually works, why it’s spiking in today’s world, and what you - as a leader or people professional - can do about it. You’ll leave with something useful in your hands and, hopefully, a slightly lighter feeling in your chest.

This is a taster. But it’s a proper one.

Whether you’re carrying stress yourself, watching your team struggle, or trying to build a workplace culture where people actually thrive, this session is for you.

Come and say hello. I’m Nicky, The Stress Specialist - and I’ve spent almost a decade helping organisations reduce stress-related absence by up to 40%, working with everyone from rail companies to the NHS. I’d love to show you what’s possible."

Come along to learn more, ask questions, and network.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Thursday 12th November
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: Brian Jackson House, Kirklees
• Cost: £7.50 (includes refreshments & room costs)

Why attend?

• Grow your network: Meet a diverse range of business owners and professionals.
• Collaborate and connect: Build relationships that could lead to exciting partnerships.
• Share and learn: Exchange insights, ideas, and advice in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Support your community: All proceeds support disadvantaged children, young people, and families in Kirklees.
• Hear from industry professionals: We have guest speakers come in from different industries aim to inspire fellow Kirklees businesses!

Who is it for? Businesses of all sizes and sectors in Kirklees – from corporate professionals and creatives to charities and social enterprises.

Please note:The £7.50 fee helps cover venue hire and refreshments. Any surplus directly supports Fresh Futures’ work in the community.

Fresh Futures Patrons attend free – email [email protected] to book your place.

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