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Supporting Mental Health at Work

Supporting Mental Health at Work

Thursday, 6th May 2021 | Attend in London or Online

Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, mental health was the third most significant cause of workplace absence. It is highly likely that current and future crisis-related challenges will have further implications for this statistic.

Mental health must therefore become a core priority for organisations. Measures such as removing stigma, creating awareness and encouraging open conversations make a considerable difference to employee wellbeing and productivity, and will be essential in ensuring that staff can contribute their best work in spite of upheaval. 

Join us for 'Supporting Mental Health at Work' to receive practical advice on supporting and protecting the mental health of your staff. Expert speakers will guide you on how to create supportive policy frameworks and equip you with the skills and insight you need to protect the resilience of your organisation.

Delegates will have the option of attending this event in-person in London or online. Any social-distancing requirements necessary at the time will be in place, with the safety of delegates and speakers at the heart of the day.

On-demand video recordings of each session will be made available to delegates following the event. 

Why attend? 

  • Learn how to support and protect your colleagues and tackle mental health in the workplace
  • Bring new ideas on staff wellbeing back to your organisation and learn to put them into practice
  • Hear from leading figures in mental health on how to support staff and counteract absenteeism and loss of productivity
  • Enjoy an opportunity to network with top speakers and fellow colleagues 
  • Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression
  • Receive on-demand video recordings of all sessions, for your reference after the event

Key speakers: 

  • Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, Global Membership Development Director, Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei)
  • Natasha Harris, HR Director, Chief Executive Information Officer Group, HMRC
  • Leatham Green, Chief Executive of the Mindful HR Centre and PPMA Executive
  • Mark Hashimi, Director, Strategic Wellbeing
  • Louise Aston, Wellbeing Director, BITC
  • Tony Vickers-Byrne, Chief Advisor to the Board of Armstrong Craven

Who should attend? 

Anyone with an interest in improving mental health in the workplace, including: employers; HR managers/officers; wellbeing officers; line managers; health & safety officers; consultants; health services providers; trade unions and representative groups.

Registration

Public Sector rate: 1 Place £295 (+VAT) | 4+ Places £250 each (+VAT)
Corporate rate: 1 Place £595 (+VAT)
Charity rate: 1 Place £245 (+VAT)

Dates and Locations

Supporting Mental Health at Work | London & Online | 6th May 2021

 Register now 

 

For registration queries please contact:

Ivana Picone 

conference.admin@dodsgroup.com

Agenda

  • Mental Health | May 2021

08.45

Registration

09.25

Welcome from Dods D&I

09.30

Chair's opening remarks
CHAIR: Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, Global Membership Development Director, Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei)

09.40

Prioritising mental health at work: for the wellbeing of staff and business alike

  • Understanding the mental health impact of COVID-19 and social distancing
  • Appreciating the productivity gains which mental health support can provide

SPEAKER: Tony Vickers-Byrne, Chief Advisor to the Board of Armstrong Craven

10.05

Comfort Break

10.10

Rights and responsibilities: understanding an employer's role in supporting employee mental health in the 'new normal'

  • Ensuring company policies provide for mental health difficulties
  • Examining legislation around mental health disability discrimination
  • Reasonable adjustments: simple provisions to support staff mental wellbeing

10.45

Comfort Break

11.15

Strategies for success: establishing a comprehensive ‘mental health at work’ plan

  • Preventative measures: a toolkit for safeguarding staff mental health
  • Examining the relationship between work-related stress and mental health
  • Implementing mechanisms for monitoring actions and outcomes
  • Combating isolation and providing support to employees struggling with their home context

SPEAKER: Mark Hashimi, Director, Strategic Wellbeing

11.50

Comfort Break

12.00

Confidence building: supporting front-line managers in handling sensitive situations, in person and remotely
SPEAKER: Natasha Harris, HR Director, Chief Executive Information Officer Group, HMRC

12.40

Break for Lunch

13.30

Keynote address:
Men’s mental health: unique triggers & encouraging open conversations

SPEAKER: Leatham Green, Chief Executive of the Mindful HR Centre and PPMA Executive

14.00

Comfort Break

14.10

Mainstreaming mental health during a pandemic: providing support and increasing awareness

  • Creating a ‘culture of care’: educating staff in supporting one another and themselves in exceptional circumstances
  • Encouraging a healthy work-life balance to eradicate presenteeism and burnout
  • Ensuring that staff feel safe in disclosing issues and seeking help
  • Showcasing mental health role models and encouraging personal storytelling

SPEAKER: Louise Aston, Wellbeing Director, BITC

15.00

Chair’s closing remarks
CHAIR: Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, Global Membership Development Director, Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei)

15.15

Event Close

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Contact

For conference agenda and other event-related enquiries please contact:

Olivia Bishop
olivia.bishop@dodsgroup.com

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