Wellbeing for the Workplace Programme and networking

Speakers at this event will include:

• Samantha Thomas, Founder, Head Coach and Personal Trainer at Embrace Life UK
  
  • Samantha will help you to make the connection between mental wellbeing, nutrition and movement.  She will explain how this can be the catalyst for overall welfare in all aspects of everyday life, and importantly for business owners, can improve satisfaction and productivity at work. 
• Divya Bassi, Public Health Specialist at Swindon Borough Council
  • Her role includes implementing, promoting and evaluating evidence-based stop smoking services. Quitting smoking is associated with better physical and mental wellbeing, as well as lower absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace.  66% of smokers want to quit and Divya will provide guidance on how to employers can support workforce wellbeing and encourage those attempting to quit.
• Richard Steptoe, Public Health Principal - Substance Use Disorders at Swindon Borough Council
  • Richard is the strategic lead commissioner for the adult and young persons substance misuse services in Swindon.  He will be presenting information on alcohol misuse and how this affects productivity and impacts the workforce.

Each informal session will allow you to hear from experts on a wide-ranging set of topics to ensure wellbeing for both individuals and organisations.  Topics will include: 

• Financial wellbeing
• How to maintain good physical and mental health
• Benefits for organisations when giving support to their teams
• Tips for getting the most out of your teams
• How to spot areas of concerns

Workplace Wellbeing can ensure that your organisation runs smoothly, increases productivity, retains staff and reduces absence.  These sessions aim to help in all these areas.

Join other organisations and individuals to learn from experts, ask questions, discuss the topic and also have the opportunity for general networking.  What sort of assistance do you need?

This workshop will also provide the opportunity to join in with online networking sessions so you can speak with other businesses, highlight your products or services as well as make valuable connections. 

As part of the commitment by the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub, Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council to support organisations and individuals maintain and create ‘wellbeing’, we are running regular sessions to focus on the help, support and guidance that is available. 

Each session is different, so sign up today!