• Examine the Root Causes of Sickness and Absenteeism
• Evaluate Evidence-Based Health and Wellbeing Interventions
• Develop and Implement Effective Policy Frameworks
   
   
  
  

• Examine how employment policies can impact individual and organisational wellbeing
• Explore ways to support employees through workplace adjustments and financial support schemes
• Discuss the relationship between financial stability and mental health in the workplace

• 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.

• Understand the key components of a robust occupational health and wellbeing strategy
• Explore the benefits of integrating physical, mental, and social health support systems
• Learn how to build leadership buy-in to foster a wellbeing-focused organisational culture

• 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

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

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

• Learn the importance of musculoskeletal health in reducing absenteeism
• Explore strategies for workplace ergonomics and injury prevention
• Discuss the role of physiotherapy in helping employees recover and return to work