Burnley Bondholders unite to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Burnley business community came together this week to mark International Women’s Day with a special event organised by Burnley.co.uk, welcoming members of Burnley Bondholders for a thought-provoking session on women’s health in the workplace.
Held at the Crow Wood Hotel, the event featured guest speaker Emma Neville, founder of This Is Me, who delivered a powerful talk addressing menopause awareness, wider women’s health issues, and the importance of fostering open, supportive workplace cultures.
Emma encouraged attendees to drive positive change within their organisations by normalising conversations about women’s health and ensuring colleagues feel understood and supported.
She said: “It’s clear there is a strong and supportive business community here in Burnley. I founded This Is Me to open up honest conversations and help break the stigma surrounding menopause and other issues that impact women. Events like today are so important in building understanding, so people feel better equipped to support their colleagues and create more inclusive workplaces.”
Burnley Place Brand Manager Rachel Bayley added: “Burnley businesses have so many strong women at the heart of their organisations, so it felt important to host this event and highlight the health issues that impact so many women across the workforce. Emma’s story was truly inspiring, and everyone in the room will have taken away valuable insights and practical tips they can use both personally and in the workplace.”
The session offered Burnley Bondholders the chance to connect, reflect, and gain practical guidance on creating inclusive workplaces that enable women to thrive.