The Fourth Annual Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference
Supporting and Promoting the Wellbeing of Employees
Online Conference 21 September 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Mandy Matthews, Assistant Director of People, University of East London
9:40am
Unlocking the Power of Workplace Health and Wellbeing
- An overview of the current state of workplace health and wellbeing in the UK and the latest trends
- Understand the significance of workplace health and wellbeing, including the benefits for both employees and organisations
- The role of HR in workplace wellbeing
Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD
10:00am
Cultivating Psychological Health and Resilience in the Workplace
- Understand the significance of leadership in fostering a healthy work environment
- Explore the impact of effective leadership practices on employee wellbeing
- Learn how leaders can empower employees to take ownership of their wellbeing for enhanced organisational success
Professor Jim McManus, President, Association of Directors of Public Health UK and Director of Public Health, Hertfordshire County Council
10:20am
Managing Stress, Improving Performance and Building Resilience
- Signs and symptoms of stress and their impact on people and productivity
- The impact of stress on mental health and wellbeing
- The role of managers: the importance of upskilling people management skills
- Building a healthy workplace culture that values and recognises individuals
- Worklife balance: the significance of a workplace that promotes wellbeing
- Strategies, intervention and support for stress reduction
Carole Spiers FISMA, FPSA, MIHPE, Chair, International Stress Management Association
10:40am
Questions and Answers Panel
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Making Wellbeing the Central Goal
- How can we measure staff wellbeing?
- Discuss the factors that contribute to staff wellbeing, and consider how these factors can be improved
- Discuss practical steps that organisations can take to improve staff wellbeing
- Questions and discussion
Professor Lord Richard Layard, Co-director of the Community Wellbeing Programme in the Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science
11:55am
My Workplace Experience of Neurodiversity: How to Support and Develop Neurodiverse Talent to Help Your Business Thrive
- Listen to Keith's journey with ADHD, its impact on work life, and the benefits of the diagnosis
- Find out how Bupa supported Keith personally and professionally and embraced neurodiversity awareness
- Understand the business benefits of embracing neurodiversity and supporting neurodiverse talent
- Explore strategies for supporting and developing neurodiverse talent
Keith Pope, National Account Manager, Bupa Health Clinics
12:15pm
Growing Occupational Health and Wellbeing Together: Empowering the NHS Workforce
- Overview of NHS Growing Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB) Together strategy
- Understand the importance of prioritising the health and wellbeing of NHS healthcare professionals
- Understand the role of OHWB in creating a proactive culture of wellbeing within the NHS
- Explore the four key improvement drivers: identity, workforce, services, and impact
Dr Steven Boorman CBE, Chair of the Council for Work and Health, and Director of Employee Health, Empactis
12:35pm
Questions and Answers Panel
12:50pm
Lunch and Networking
1:50pm
When Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing - Remember To Think First - Think CBT
- Importance of understanding the width/breadth of wellbeing & ensuring that your armoury is full of the right tools
- Discover practical tools and resources to take ownership of your overall wellbeing
Dr Zoe Mawby, Clinical Lead, Think CBT
2:10pm
The Duty of Care, Legal Responsibilities, and Reasonable Adjustments
- Definition of disability according to the Equality Act
- Understand the employer’s legal obligations and the importance of making reasonable adjustments
- Explore specific conditions such as long COVID, menopause and autism, and discuss the question of whether these conditions are recognised as disabilities under the Equality Act
Professor Diana Kloss MBE, Barrister, St John’s Buildings Manchester and Honorary President, Council for Work and Health
2:30pm
Uncovering Resilience for Thriving Workplaces – A Personal Journey!
- The consequences of searching for resilience in the wrong places
- Are we willing to challenge some common mental health narratives?
- Introducing Resilimy's simple yet highly effective formula for activating sustainable resilience, empowering individuals to navigate work life better
- The positive impact of the resilience formula on efficiency, employee engagement, and overall wellbeing
Terry Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Head of Content, Resilimy
2:50pm
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
- Understand the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace wellbeing
- Gain insights into the health impact of the pandemic on working-age individuals
- Explore strategies to optimise the health of employees to increase the resilience of your organisation
Dr Clare Fernandes, Chief Medical Officer, BBC
3:10pm
Questions and Answers Panel
3:30pm
Chair’s Closing Summary
Mandy Matthews, Assistant Director of People, University of East London
3:40pm
Close
*programme subject to change without notice