A training programme that can halve psychological sickness absence and how to tackle uncertainty in the workplace are the themes for July's meeting of the Swindon Mindful Employer Network, which aims to build healthier businesses in the town.
Jonathan Naess, director of Stand to Reason, which works with and for people with mental ill health, returns for the meeting due to popular demand. Jonathan, a recognised specialist in workplace mental health issues, will be joined by colleague Anna Kavanagh, an employment law specialist and an experienced trainer and speaker on mental health at Stand to Reason.
They will present a module from their Fit for Business training programme for line managers, which successfully reduced psychological sickness absence by 50% at a FTSE-100 company. Stand to Reason's approach to looking at physical and emotional health encourages employees to take care of themselves as well as providing managers with the necessary expertise.
The meeting's second session will focus on the potentially-damaging impact of ‘uncertainty’ in the workplace. Presented by Isla Baliszewska of Your Coaching, it will highlight an area of increasing concern among workforces up and down the country.
Richmond Fellowship Wiltshire’s David Latham, who manages the network locally, said: “We promise local employers top speakers at our events to help make their businesses more successful and their staff more productive.
"I am delighted that we have lined up some very exciting presentations and talks over the coming 12 months which reflect the increasing interest in positive workplace cultures and wellbeing strategies in Swindon – with the emphasis always on building healthier businesses.”
The meeting, which is free to attend, is at 2pm on Thursday, July14 at Thrings offices in Penny Lane.
Contact david.latham@richmondfellowship.org.uk for more information.
