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As Black History Month draws to a close, we want to reflect on the stories we’ve shared and the progress we’ve made in Reclaiming Narratives. Throughout this month, our employees have honoured and learned about trailblazers - from Ignatius Sancho, Mary Seacole, to Wilston Samuel Jackson, whose legacies of resilience and courage continue to inspire us.   An initiative we've really resonated with us this year has been the #MyNameIs campaign, launched by Race Equality Matters. This movement reminds us that correctly pronouncing names is a small, but impactful way to show respect and inclusion. By using phonetic spellings in email signatures and profiles, this can help towards creating a more inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.   As we close out Black History Month, let’s carry these lessons forward—continuing to uplift Black voices, honour their contributions, and foster an environment of respect, belonging, and equality.   #Hillarys #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #MyNameIs #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity #RespectAndBelonging #BlackExcellence #LoveWhatYouDo

An Exciting Week of Highlights! ✨ Wonder what we've been up to at Hillarys HQ? This past week has been filled with exciting events across the business, take a read of some of our highlights. 💗 Supporting #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth In October, we proudly joined forces with Breast Cancer Now to raise awareness and funds. Our amazing colleagues got creative with fundraising and shared stories to help spread awareness. A massive thank you to everyone who wore pink and made a difference—your efforts truly matter. 🍸 Mocktail Magic We had an absolute blast hosting Slug & Lettuce for a fun mocktail-making class! Our team learned some new skills and mixed up delicious drinks—cheers to a fantastic experience. 🍫 Taste Testing Fun A big thank you to Gems at work for sending us some office samples! Office favorites included teapigs and Chocomel—safe to say, we’re well-fuelled for the week ahead. 🎓 Celebrating Management Development Success A big congratulations to the newest graduates of our 2024 Management Development Program! Special shout-out to Oli Collins, Albert Stawinski, and Leah Campbell from the Marketing team, plus all those who passed. #Lovewhatyoudo #Hillarysblinds #ThinkPink #OfficeTreats #TasteTesting #GemsAtWork #TeapigsLove #ChocomelCravings #ManagementDevelopment #GoPig

💚 Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024 💚 What a fantastic turnout across the business for this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning! It’s truly inspiring to see so many of our teams come together to raise money for such a vital cause. Whether you’re enjoying a slice of cake, sipping your favorite brew, or simply showing your support, every little bit helps. Since 1990, Macmillan Coffee Mornings have brought together millions of people across the country to raise money in support of the 3 million people in the UK who bravely battle cancer every day. Macmillan helps those with cancer live life to the fullest by providing physical, financial, and emotional support. And wow, just look at the spread! 🍰☕ From homemade bakes to fake bakes, it's safe to say everyone went above and beyond. A massive thank you to all the talented bakers and generous contributors who made this day possible! A huge well done and heartfelt thanks to everyone across all our sites for their enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication to this important cause. 💚 #MacmillanCoffeeMorning #CakesForACause #TeamEffort #MakingADifference #MacmillanCancerSupport #ProudToSupport 

🎉 Yeehaw! The Hillarys x Poodle and Blonde Launch Party Rode into Town! 🤠✨ Last week we had an incredible time celebrating the launch of our new collaboration with Poodle & Blonde! A huge thank you to everyone put in so much hard work and creativity to make the event a reality.🌟 We were thrilled to have some of our Interior Squad along for the ride, and as you can see from the beaming smiles, our cushions stole the spotlight! From groovy checkerboard patterns to throwback vintage prints, the collection is a true stand. We’re counting down the hours until the full launch! A massive thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! Special shout-out to Sarah Able, Tilly Thomas, Megan McGill, Sara Secco-Weidar, Christopher McKay, Hannah Smith, Sophie Mccreadie, Leah Campbell, Simon Taylor, Victoria Robinson and everyone else who worked BTS to make the night a success. Less than 24 hours to go—who’s excited to get their hands on the full collection?! #Hillarys #PoodleandBlonde #Partnership #LaunchParty #InteriorDesign #TeamHillarys #DesignInspo

🎉Congratulations to Zoe Ball who is celebrating 10 years of service this month🎉 This month, we're excited to celebrate Zoe Ball, our dedicated Employee Communications Manager, who has reached a remarkable milestone—10 years with us at Hillarys! Zoe joined us straight out of university in September 2014, after earning her degree in English. Starting her journey in the Content team, she later transitioned into Internal Communications, where she's been making an impact since 2018. Here's Zoe reflecting on her time with us: "I started working at Hillarys straight out of university after graduating with an English degree. I started in the Content team in Marketing, and then in 2018, I moved into the Internal Comms team to work as an Employee Communications Manager. Now, I look after comms for our colleagues, including our intranet platform, ‘The interior’. It gives me a great deal of job satisfaction to know that if I do my job well, I’m enabling others to do theirs well too. Since I’ve worked here, I’ve got married, been on maternity leave with my son, and in a couple of weeks’ time, I’ll be going off on maternity leave to have my daughter. I’m lucky to work with such a great team, and to have seen some amazing changes in the department. Things never stay still, meaning there’s always something exciting to get involved in." Zoe, congratulations once again on this milestone. Your hard work and positive energy make a huge difference every day, and we're lucky to have you on the team. Here's to the next chapter! 🎉 #Hillarys #Anniversary #Celebration #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamHillarys #WorkAnniversary #10Years

Hillarys in Paris 🌍🌟 ( or should we say at Maison & Objet ) We’re thrilled to share that some of the Hillarys team has just returned from an inspiring trip to the iconic Maison & Objet in Paris! 🎨🏡 Sarah Able, Victoria Robinson, Samantha Gibson and Laura O'Connell from our PR, Product and Photography teams explored the latest trends and design inspirations. From cutting-edge fabrics to futuristic interior innovations , this event is always a source of fresh ideas. Did you know that the Parisan Edit, which we launched in May, was inspired from their trip in 2023?! Our team is buzzing with inspiration and can't wait to bring these exciting trends back to our designs and products. Watch this space! ✨ #Hillarys #Lovewhatyoudo #Lovework #Worktrip #Emilyinparis #Inspired

😮DON'T LOOK DOWN🥴 On Saturday morning, 8 of our brave colleagues descended the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, abseiling a staggering 100ft down the south block, to fundraise for Hayward House at Nottingham Hospitals Charity. The team, made up of colleagues from all over business, have been hard at work fundraising for the abseil, including running a raffle with donations from our partners at Fortnum & Mason and House Beautiful 😍 A huge well done to all our colleagues that took part Robert Scully, Sharnie Wightman, Joe Cooke, Simone Sherlock, Aaron Cooper, Kaysha McDonald, Chloe Slade, and Elizabete Simoes 🎉👏🏼A big thank you to everyone who's supported their fundraising efforts so far! #charity #fundraising #nottinghamhositalscharity #teamwork

We're beyond excited for the launch of our new Poodle and Blonde Collection...keep your eyes peeled over the next month for more on the launch👀 #productlaunch #poodleandblonde #newcollection

🏆Office Olympics 2024🏆 Over the last 2 weeks, we brought the energy of the Paris Olympic Games right into our Colwick offices! From desk chair rowing races to table top curling, our Darwin building teams came together to compete in friendly competitions to race to the podium! 🥇 Well done to everyone who took part, it was great to see everyone's competitive side and see GB take the podium within Marketing🏆🥇 #OfficeOlympics #TeamSpirit #WorkCulture

Our latest Personal Effectiveness Programme graduates 🎉🎓 The latest cohort of our Personal Effectiveness Programme (PEP) delivered their final presentations this week after 16 weeks of training, and what a group they were! "I have had the privilege of working alongside a truly brilliant group of colleagues as we delved into a wide array of topics as part of our personal effectiveness programme. Together, we explored the principles of positive psychology, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, strategies for assertive communication, and the keys to effective time management." says Jo Poyser (she/her), our Learning, Development and Wellbeing Partner. "It has been inspiring to witness the growth and self-reflection of each participant as they applied these concepts to both their professional and personal lives. Hearing their insights and the positive feedback from their managers has been a testament to the hard work and dedication each person has brought to this course." Congratulations to everyone who took part 🎉 #personaleffectiveness #learninganddevelopment #wellbeing #edi