Season One – Episode 12

Championing male wellbeing as part of building a family-friendly culture with Martha Desmond, Chief People Officer at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

In this episode, Helen Letchfield, co-founder of Parent and Professional, speaks with Martha Desmond, Chief People Officer at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to explore why men’s health and wellbeing must be part of every family-friendly culture. With over 80% of CWGC’s workforce made up of men, many in site-based or manual roles, Martha shares how the organisation is creating safe spaces for honest conversations, tackling loneliness, and cultivating a caring community. A thoughtful and timely conversation. With CWGC’s work rooted in remembrance, this episode reminds us that caring for those who serve today is part of that legacy.