The Sixth Annual Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference
Online Conference 10 October 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm
9:30am
Chairs Welcome Address
Steve Gilbert OBE, Organisational Development and Anti Racism Consultant
9:40am
Enhancing the Workplace Landscape: Strategies for Supporting Employees with Physical and Mental Health Issues
- Identify effective strategies for creating a supportive workplace environment for employees with health issues
- Understand the impact of physical and mental health on employee productivity and overall workplace culture
- Develop comprehensive support systems that address employees' physical and mental health needs
Peter Bonfield OBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of Westminster
10:00am
Leadership in Wellbeing: The Crucial Role of Line Managers
- Explore the responsibilities of line managers in fostering employee wellbeing
- Develop skills for line managers to identify and address wellbeing issues
- Create an inclusive and open culture to help managers to support their teams
Rachel Suff, Senior Policy & Practice Advisor – Employment Relations, CIPD
10:20am
Could Navigating Menopause Intelligently with Data, Evidence and Inclusivity Write the Next Era of Precision Leadership for HR and DEI Leaders?
- The APPLEPI principle to implement diverse and inclusive leadership.
- Re-defining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) to pioneer and shape the future of female work.
- Transcending static menopause policies to real-time listening and culturally appropriate care with Research and Responsible Ai.
Jyoti Sharma, Founder & CEO, TaraCares
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break & Networking
11:30am
Promoting Equality: Tackling Stigma and Discrimination for Workplace Health
- Analyse the impact of health inequalities on the working-age population
- Implement policies that promote a stigma-free and inclusive workplace
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing discrimination and promoting health equity
Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
11:50am
Mitigating Workplace Stress: Strategies for a Healthier Workforce
- Identify common sources of workplace stress and their effects on employees
- Implement stress reduction techniques and programs in the workplace
- Evaluate the success of workplace interventions aimed at reducing stress
Libby Morley-Hassanali, Vice-President, Association of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals
12:10pm
Burnout in Healthcare: Risk Factors and Solutions
- Understand the UK’s current issue with burnout for healthcare workers
- Learn about an effective response to burnout
- Reflect on how you and your teams can prevent burnout
Nick Pahl, CEO, Society of Occupational Medicine
12:30pm
Question & Answers Session
12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
1:50pm
Proactive Approaches: The Importance of Early Intervention in Staff Wellbeing
- Understand the benefits of early intervention in maintaining employee health and wellbeing
- Design early intervention programs tailored to the specific needs of the workplace and employees
- Measure the outcomes and effectiveness of early intervention initiatives through data capture
Janet O'Neill, Director of Professional Development, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
2:10pm
Unlocking Employees Health and Wellbeing Potential: Is Workplace Health and Wellness Coaching the Key?
- Understand what health coaching is – and isn’t
- Learn how adopting a health-coaching approach supports wellness culture, leadership and employee physical and mental health
- Hear voices from the field: How employees and employers have benefitted from integrating professional health coaching into the business
Izabella Natrins, CEO, UK & International Health Coaching Association
Amanda Robinson, UKIHCA Registered Health Coach
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2:30pm
The Impact of Hybrid Work Models on Health and Wellbeing
- Learn about hybrid work models' positive and negative impacts on physical, mental, and emotional health
- Discover strategies for implementing hybrid work models that enhance health and well-being while maintaining productivity and engagement
- Identify essential support systems and policies to ensure employee health and wellbeing in hybrid work environments are facilitated
Almuth McDowall, Professor of Organisational Psychology, Birbeck University of London
2:50pm
Questions & Answers Session
3:10pm
Chairs Closing Remarks
Steve Gilbert OBE, Organisational Development and Anti Racism Consultant
3:20pm
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