Tying in with International Stress Awareness Week, we will be delving into the legal, educational and practical issues for consideration by agencies when managing sickness absence and promoting workplace wellbeing.
Don't miss our information packed morning on this important topic.
Our range of industry-experienced speakers will be providing practical, need-to-know guidance for agencies on the most effective management strategies for sickness absence and wellbeing.
This bespoke seminar will equip agency HR and management staff with the tools required for reducing sickness and improving overall wellbeing.
9.00 Registration and networking
9.30 Welcome and introduction
Juliet Bawtree, Associate Director, Legal and Public Affairs (Employment), IPA
9.40 Managing Sickness Absence: The Legal Perspective
Lucy Lewis, Partner, Lewis Silkin
Lucy will cover the legal aspects of managing sickness absence, with a focus on mental health issues.
10.40 Coffee break
11.10 Improving Workplace Mental Health
Paul Phillips, Trainer and Marketing Consultant
This session will provide some suggestions for practices to help alleviate the pressures and stress of everyday agency life. It will also provide a great opportunity to review and discuss which approaches will make a meaningful difference.
11.40 Putting Theory into Practice
Nancy Lengthorn, Managing Partner - Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Future Talent, MediaCom
Nancy will present the schemes that have been implemented at MediaCom; what has and hasn't worked and what steps agencies can take to implement a successful wellbeing strategy.
12.10 Closing remarks
Juliet Bawtree, Associate Director, Legal and Public Affairs (Employment), IPA
12.15 Close
Agenda subject to change.
Please note that this session will be filmed.