Returning to work—with postnatal depression (feat. Mel Murphy | birdie)

Update: 2023-02-22

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Mel Murphy, People Lead at birdie, shares her experience of PTSD & postnatal depression, why lockdown was one of the best things that happened to her, and how companies can properly support people taking parental leave.

HR folks & managers: check out Tough Conversations here.

Learn how to navigate sensitive topics like salary chats, periods & work, letting people go, and much more 💪

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Returning to work—with postnatal depression (feat. Mel Murphy | birdie)

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Returning to work—with postnatal depression (feat. Mel Murphy | birdie)

Returning to work—with postnatal depression (feat. Mel Murphy | birdie)