• International conventions now recognise how respect for human dignity and welfare underpins all good work
• To translate that aspiration into action we need to shape the right conditions in economies, societies and workplaces
• OSH professionals create effective safety cultures with occupational health and wellbeing support that boosts employees’ effectiveness
• Learn how IOSH collaborates and influences strategically, activating positive change to achieve our vision of a safe and healthy world of work

• Explore the use of deep-dive analysis to uncover gaps in workplace wellbeing challenges.
• Understand how behavioural science can reveal insights and guide impactful wellbeing initiatives.
• Learn why evidence-based approaches are essential for creating sustainable change and maximising impact.
• Discover how considering the organisation as a whole system can enhance wellbeing outcomes.

Izabella Natrins, CEO, UK & International Health Coaching Association

James Buckley, Head of Staff Wellbeing, Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, ICB Lead Derby and Derbyshire 

• Understand the impact of professional health coaching
• Explore its value as a workplace benefit
• See how it drives strategic outcomes for employers
• Learn about UKIHCA’s role in setting standards and professionalising the field

• Learn the importance of effective communication in fostering workplace harmony
• Understand how to handle sensitive mental health-related issues in employee relations
• Explore strategies to address conflicts constructively and build resilient teams

• Understand the fundamental role of sleep in workplace productivity
• Recognise the consequences of sleep deprivation on employee performance and wellbeing
• Evaluate the business benefits of supporting sleep health
• Learn practical strategies to optimise sleep health at work
• Understand what goes wrong with sleep and the support available

• Examine how HR professionals can champion wellbeing initiatives across organisations
• Identify practical approaches to embedding well-being into people management capability
• Discuss the role of HR in fostering inclusive and supportive work environments

Lucy Kenyon, Non-Executive Director and Trustee, The Association of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals

Lynda Bruce, Director of Clinical Support, The Association of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals

• Understand how increased employee engagement contributes to better physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
• Explore strategies for fostering meaningful engagement to support a healthier and more resilient workforce
• Identify methods for evaluating the impact of engagement initiatives on employee health outcomes and organisational success

• Define cultural competence and explain its importance in delivering effective and respectful services in diverse environments
• Recognise the role of professional curiosity in safeguarding, engagement, and person-centred practice—particularly when working with individuals from different cultural or social backgrounds
• Describe key challenges faced by BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) communities in accessing and receiving equitable mental health care, including systemic bias, cultural stigma, and mistrust
• Reflect on the impact of workplace well-being on staff performance, morale, and service quality—and identify ways to foster a psychologically safe and supportive work environment
• Demonstrate an increased awareness of bias, cultural differences, and the importance of anti-racist practices in professional settings

Kate Wood, Work Health Hub Manager, University of Derby

Genevieve Blakeley, Work Health Hub Project Co-Ordinator, University of Derby

• To raise awareness of the importance of psychological safety in the workplace
• To explore ways in which psychological safety can be nurtured
• To understand the relationship between psychological safety and human sustainability

• Understanding why training and upskilling your managers is critical
• Discussing the key workplace interventions to create healthy workplaces
• Discussing the key barriers to healthy workplaces