North West Employers Podcast

This podcast focuses on the realities of modern fatherhood, exploring the pressures of balancing work, family life, and personal wellbeing. Through Andrew Pain’s insights, it covers the gradual nature of burnout, the importance of recognising individual stress signals, and the unique challenges faced by certain groups of fathers, such as new dads and those dealing with family breakdowns. The conversation also addresses why men may struggle to seek support, while offering practical tips on parenting and maintaining strong connections with children, ultimately highlighting the need for greater awareness and support around men’s mental health.

We’re pleased to share the first audio episode in our podcast series, where we bring to life the work we do and explore key topics that can help support organisations across local government and the wider public sector. In this episode, we reflect on what we achieved during 2025–26 and look ahead to the key priorities shaping 2026–27, including workforce reform, leadership development, organisational change, AI, and regional collaboration.We will continue sharing podcast content through both audio and video, with regular episodes covering the issues that matter most across the sector.Stay tuned for more conversations and insights from us at North West Employers 🎧