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Gambling harms – the hidden addiction putting your business and your employees at risk
Unlike drug or alcohol addiction, the signs of gambling harms are incredibly difficult to spot. There is also a huge amount of stigma associated with gambling addiction, so the likelihood of your employees disclosing this is very slim. In this session, you can listen to a lived experience perspective of gambling harms and get some helpful tips on what you can do to support your employees and protect your business.
- 27% of employees have been gambling while at work in the last 4 weeks
- For every one person experiencing gambling harms, there are between 6-10 people also affected, work colleagues, friends, family
- Few companies (under 10%) have policies or training on the issue, which has a hidden cost of potentially millions
- Gambling harms is now a major public health issue screened for by GP’s – so why aren’t more people talking about it in workplaces?
- Very few EAP programmes consider the issue – missing help and support that could save lives
- Early conversations based on experience of how to have them, are vital
Speakers
Clarke Carlisle
Ambassador, Betknowmore
Clarke Carlisle is a former Premier League footballer with a vast wealth of experience across many sectors through to executive and governance level. He played professional football for 17 years, over 550 appearances across all 4 leagues in England, and received England U21 international honours. Clarke has been at the forefront of addressing key social issues. He presented 2 award winning documentaries for the BBC, “Is Football Racist?” and the critically acclaimed “Football’s Suicide Secret”, the latter being seen as a watershed moment in addressing Mental Health within sport and society. More recently he was appointed to the Expert Advisory Panel for the government’s Fan-Led Review into Football Governance, working closely with the Chair, Tracey Crouch CBE MP, on the Player Welfare and ED&I strands of the report. Clarke is currently an ambassador for Betknowmore, a gambling harms charity, MIND and Lancashire MIND"
Katy Wilson
Operations & Business Development Lead, Betknowmore UK
Katy Wilson is the Operations & Business Development Lead with the gambling harms charity, Betknowmore UK, and is one of the driving forces behind the charity’s workplace wellbeing initiative, Worksafe. Katy is passionate about raising awareness of gambling harms in the workplace, helping employers understand how this addiction impacts their employees and can even put their businesses at risk, with the primary focus on prevention and support.
Financial wellbeing for the modern workforce – how to make your people’s pay go further, and save your business money
In a time of rising costs and shifting employee expectations, financial wellbeing and making employee’s pay go further has become a strategic priority for forward-thinking businesses. This masterclass explores how modern benefits can unlock more value from every pound employees earn — not just improving financial health and engagement, but driving real cost savings for employers too. We’ll cut through the noise and show how tax-efficient solutions, payroll flexibility, budgeting tools and smarter reward strategies can transform your approach.
In this session we’ll cover:
- Why savvy employees want more value from their pay, not just more pay
- How traditional benefits are being underused or overlooked
- The true impact of the cost of living crisis across all employee groups
- How financial wellbeing benefits can deliver ROI for businesses, not just employees
- Why National Insurance hikes and rising employer costs make now the time to act
Speaker
James Gozney
Founder & CEO, Aslan
James Gozney is the Founder & CEO of Aslan. Under James's leadership, Aslan is transforming financial wellbeing for UK employers by empowering employees to make their pay go further, through payroll-embedded financial services. Prior to launching Aslan, James spent most of his career in finance, first in the investment banking team at JPMorgan, before going on to co-lead the European Financial Services private equity investment practice at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
How to survive the data deluge – a practical guide to understanding what employees think and WHY
As organisations wrestle with return to office mandates, hybrid working desires, wellbeing initiatives and more besides, how do we know what our people really feel, want and need?
We’ve never had so much structured and now unstructured data at our fingertips. But how do we design an approach to guarantee the insights needed to improve both business performance and employee benefits?
This session will offer tools and understanding to empower workplace professionals to think more creatively, learn more quickly, and engage more meaningfully within their organisations.
Attendees key learning points:
- Laying the right data foundations
- The importance of holistic workplace data
- Rethinking your research methods
- Words and numbers: what to use and when
- Unlocking hidden insights from existing data
Speakers
Chris Moriaty
Co-founder, Audiem
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Ian Ellison
Director and Co-Founder, Audiem
Ian Ellison has spent 25 years in the UK workplace industry. Following a senior lecturer role at Sheffield Hallam University, he co-founded 3edges Workplace, focusing on workplace education, research and consultancy. Ian co-hosts the Workplace Geeks podcast and is also co-founder of the AI-powered workplace experience insights platform, Audiem.
Selecting the best employee wellbeing and mental health support provider
Insights from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Choosing the right mental health and wellbeing support provider is vital for fostering a healthy workplace. In this session, Dr Nick Zygouris, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, will guide participants through the key factors to consider when selecting a provider. The workshop will cover essential topics such as clinical expertise, customisation of services, accessibility, confidentiality, and measurable outcomes. Attendees will learn how to assess providers effectively, ensuring they meet the specific needs of their organisation and employees. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights to make informed decisions, ultimately enhancing employee wellbeing and organisational performance.
Speaker
Dr Nick Zygouris
Chief Clinical Officer, IPRS
Dr Nick Zygouris is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in mental health, workplace wellbeing, and clinical leadership. He has worked across NHS, private, and corporate settings and currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Handl Group. In this role, he leads the clinical governance and delivery of the mental health services. Nick has led the design and evaluation of mental health programmes for national organisations and advises on selecting effective and ethical support providers. He combines clinical insight with practical knowledge to help organisations make informed decisions about employee wellbeing and mental health provision.
Cadent case study – the Manager’s Role in Creating Psychological Safety
How can managers foster psychological safety? Cadent takes delegates on an immersive journey to explore this critical question. Using professional actors to simulate real-life scenarios, this session brings to life their approach to dealing with the challenges and opportunities managers face in building trust and open communication in high-pressure situations.
Through this dynamic case study, Cadent shares insights from their own experiences and initiatives, demonstrating the tangible impact of psychological safety on team performance and wellbeing.
You will leave with practical takeaways and a deeper understanding of how leadership behaviours can shape a culture where every voice is heard, and safety is prioritised.
Speakers
Rebecca Eaton
Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Cadent
Rebecca Eaton is a specialist practitioner in occupational health and an experienced wellbeing professional, having implemented wellbeing strategy in several large organisations. She currently leads an in-house occupational health and wellbeing team at Cadent Gas. Rebecca isn’t afraid to break the traditional moulds for wellbeing and focus’ on having a measurable proactive impact on improving employee health and wellbeing. She focuses on embedding a culture of care and has a passion for ensuring that work has a positive effect on people’s wellbeing.
Eileen Donnelly
Founder, Ripple&Co
Eileen Donnelly’s 20-year career has focused on supporting companies to build purpose-driven business strategies and workplace cultures, by responding to, and investing in, the most relevant issues, from climate change to mental health, latterly as a director in a global FTSE 250. She believes passionately that investing in employee’s resilience and positive mental health is critical to successfully achieving bottom-line productivity as well as talent attraction and retention. After founding Ripple&Co in 2019, Eileen now works with organisations such as NatWest, Virgin, Mott MacDonald, XPO and VolkerWessels. She supports them in building healthy, productive and motivated workforces, through a holistic approach to developing wellbeing programmes, with an emphasis on mental health.
From Boomers to Gen Z, Integrating Fitness into Workplace Wellbeing
With a workforce spanning multiple generations, understanding how to make benefits accessible and engaging for everyone is more important than ever. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how organisations can create inclusive wellbeing strategies that cater to employees of all ages.
We’ll be joined by Colin Campbell, Sales Director and Top 1% Podcast Host and Adefie Onwuzulike, Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Director at Euromonitor International, as we dive into Hussle’s latest data on the key barriers and motivators to exercise – uncovering what drives different generations to stay active and what holds them back.
Expect data-driven insights, expert perspectives, and actionable strategies to help shape a more active, healthier workforce.
Join Hussle to discover how you can bridge the fitness gap and integrate wellbeing into workplace culture for every generation.
Speakers
Matt Hatcher
Director of Business Development, Hussle
Matt Hatcher is an experienced sales director who’s been working with employee focussed solutions for the last 10 years and has spent the last seven in the wellbeing space, introducing preventative and crisis management tools to companies and their employees globally. Matt joined Hussle mid summer 2024, to lead and grow the corporate sales team. He is a family man with a huge passion for fitness and helping people live healthier lives.
Colin Campbell
Sales Director, Top 1% Podcast Host
Fuelling success – nutrition for workplace wellness
Boost energy, focus, and productivity with smart workplace nutrition! This engaging 30-minute session explores how food impacts mood, energy levels, and performance. Learn how to avoid sugar crashes, stay hydrated, and fuel your brain with essential nutrients. Discover easy meal prep tips and healthy snack ideas to sustain energy throughout the workday. Perfect for busy professionals looking to improve workplace wellness, reduce fatigue, and enhance mental clarity. Walk away with actionable nutrition strategies to stay productive and feel your best. Join us to power your workday with the right foods!
- Food impacts focus and mood - learn how key nutrients like Omega-3s, B vitamins, and magnesium support brain function, reduce stress, and enhance productivity
- Balance is key to sustained energy - discover how to structure meals with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to maintain steady energy levels and avoid afternoon slumps
- Ditch the sugar rollercoaster - understand the effects of processed foods and high-sugar snacks on energy and concentration, and learn healthier alternatives
- Hydration matters - find out why dehydration leads to fatigue and brain fog, and get practical tips for increasing water intake during the workday
- Smart snacking and meal prep - get easy, time-saving strategies for preparing nutritious meals and snacks that fit into a busy professional lifestyle
Speaker
Jo Kelly
Registered Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, Flourish with Nutrition
Happy, healthy, here – what you can do to reduce the economic impact of poor health on your business
In this seminar we will present a snapshot of the economic costs of poor health to the UK economy as a whole and identify the major sources of loss for you to be on the lookout for. We will show you a tool that you can use to calculate your basic costs. Once you know where to focus, we will demonstrate a range of effective health interventions that have a positive return on investment. You should be able to develop a basic strategy in 30 minutes.
Speakers
Dr Noel McElearney
Consultant Occupational Physician & Chief Medical Officer, Optima Health
Dr Noel McElearney is an accredited medical specialist in occupational medicine, a Fellow of the Faculties of Occupational Medicine in London and Dublin, and Chief Medical Officer at Optima Health. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, he leads the Senior Medical Team to promote occupational health practices that support employee recovery and worker retention. Noel is responsible for planning and organising evidence-based, quality-assured advice, and consistent high-quality service delivery. He also looks after managing and refining clinical activity for efficiency, cost-effectiveness. Previously, Noel has 20 years’ experience working with OH providers, including HML and Atos. Before that he worked for Scottish and Newcastle Brewers, as their International HSE Director, and National roles with Marks and Spencer, The Welcome Foundation and British Airways.
Phil Waterworth
Director of Musculoskeletal & Mental Health, Optima Health
Phil Waterworth holds overarching responsibility for our Mental Health and Musculoskeletal services, including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and corporate wellbeing function. Phil contributes to the high level strategic and tactical management of these services and has been a key director for some of our largest contracts, including the likes of Toyota, AWE, Amazon and several NHS Trusts. Phil is a clinician by background and qualified to MSc level in both his clinical discipline and in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. He has over twenty years’ experience in the occupational health industry and has developed numerous interventions such as Optima Health's Functional Restoration Programme (FRP), Pain Management Programme, Long-term Condition Management Programme and an award-winning Stress Management Programme.
Fit for change – using physical activity as a menopause management tool
As 8 in 10 women will experience menopausal symptoms at some point in their lives, finding effective management strategies is essential. The protective effects of physical activity throughout the menopause lifecycle cannot be underestimated. Regular physical activity can play a crucial role in reducing symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, managing mood and sleep disturbances, and supporting heart health, bone density, and overall wellbeing.
Join us for a fresh stance on exploring your own physical activity behaviour and uncover opportunities to support your wellbeing, and that of your workforce, as part of the menopause lifecycle.
Topics to be covered include:
- The research landscape on physical activity and menopause - what do we understand?
- Understanding behaviour change principles to harness individual change
- Physical activity approaches - where to start and work towards to
- Simple but powerful physical health markers to check regularly that impact mortality risk
- Actionable steps to consider and implement for you and your organisation
Speaker
Declan Doyle
Learning & Development Officer, Health@Work
Declan Doyle is a dedicated physical health and wellbeing specialist with extensive experience in designing physical activity and health interventions for both individuals and organisational clients. He has worked across various performance fields, including corporate settings as well as supporting female athletes with weight management support leading up to competitions. With an academic background in exercise science and a research degree in physical activity and health, he is passionate about the role physical activity can play in supporting individuals’ health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Declan’s remit at Health@Work focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and practical application and continues this focus studying a PhD exploring the role physical activity and health interventions can play in individual and organisational wellbeing.
How to create Psychological Safety through compassionate leadership
This workshop is your essential next step in your journey to create psychological safety in your organisation.
Attendees will learn about:
- Next steps you can take to begin to measure key psychometrics across your teams, and ensure that any wellbeing interventions you invest in are targeted and evidence-based
- The key factors that you need to address when tackling burnout and increasing psychological safety in your workplace
- How compassionate leadership will transform your teams and create an environment that is high in psychological safety
- A practical tool that you can take away and use to start your journey towards building your skills in Compassionate Leadership
Speaker
Dr Natalie Isaia
CEO & Founder, Empresa Psychology
Dr Natalie Isaia is a Clinical Psychologist who has over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and teams working in high stress environments and experiencing burnout. Years of keeping up to date with scientific literature convinced Natalie that supporting wellbeing in the workplace results in employees feeling happier and being in better health, which, in turn, leads to increased productivity, efficiency, and creativity. Natalie founded Empresa Psychology to bring her expertise and experience into the corporate space, to transform workplace wellbeing. Her mission is to support companies to achieve business excellence without compromising wellbeing.
Refill the cup – a guided rest for people leaders (Day One)
A restorative experience for CPOs, HR managers, and people leaders.
Those who hold space for others often carry the most — quietly, consistently, and without pause. Refill the Cup is an immersive and interactive session designed to offer these leaders a moment to pause, process, and replenish.
Delivered by Modern Health, with Brainwave - through guided visualization and cognitive reflection techniques - participants will:
- Release the emotional weight of holding space for others
- Reconnect with their purpose and the human heart of leadership
- Reflect on the unseen wins they create within culture and teams
This isn’t just a workshop - it’s a chance to exhale. Participants will leave feeling lighter, recharged, and deeply seen.
Speakers
Lee Godwin
Head of Sales EMEA, Modern Health
Lee Godwin is focused on breaking down barriers to mental health support by delivering accessible and equitable solutions through his work at Modern Health, Ripple Suicide Prevention & Papyrus Suicide Prevention
Anne-Sophie Fluri
Founder, Brainwave
Anne-Sophie Fluri is a published neuroscientist passionate about helping everyone understand their brain through no-nonsense neuroscience. She believes that the science shouldn't feel distant or complicated, it should be a practical tool for better living.
The future of health and wellbeing at work (Day One)
In line with the Make A Difference Leaders' Club’s mission to champion and promote best practice in workplace culture, employee health, and wellbeing—and informed by insights from the Commission for Healthier Lives’ recent Action for Healthier Working Lives report—this session offers a space for Leaders' Club members to share perspectives on the key developments they see on the horizon and how they’re preparing to respond.
Make A Difference Leaders' Club members are invited to join this interactive workshop to discuss:
- Navigating the shifting healthcare landscape – opportunities and challenges
- Recommendations for shaping a bold, long-term vision for a new approach
- Practical steps, incentives, and best practice to help prevent employees from leaving the workforce as a result of ill-health
Speaker
Dame Carol Black GBE
Independent Adviser & Chair Centre for Ageing Better,
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE is currently the Government’s independent advisor on drug misuse. She is also Chair of the British Library, the Centre for Ageing Better, and Think Ahead, the Government’s fast-stream training programme for Mental Health Social Workers. She is a member of RAND Europe’s Council of Advisers and Commonwealth Secretary- General’s Special Envoy on Ageing Well. In 2019, she completed a seven-year term as Principal of Newnham College in Cambridge University, where she was a Deputy Vice-Chancellor. She is a past President of the Royal College of Physicians of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges past Chair of the Nuffield Trust for Health Policy and a previous trustee of the National Portrait Gallery.
Harness natural human curiosity to unlock potential and build a thriving, engaged workforce!
In today’s complex and fast changing world, many organisations struggle to find authentic and practical solutions to engage their employees in a meaningful way. Investments are made but well-intentioned initiatives sometimes do more harm than good.
But what if you offered your workforce the opportunity to explore their own curiosity, perhaps in philosophy, magic, literature, languages or music, together with likeminded people in the office, for just a few hours a month?
Join us for an interactive workshop that challenges the way you think about mental health, workplace culture, personal and professional development and wellbeing. Learn how by simply harnessing natural human curiosity you can unlock potential and build a thriving, engaged workforce!
What you’ll gain from this workshop:
- A fresh perspective on why curiosity-driven Sociable Learning is the missing piece in employee engagement, mental health and wellbeing
- Practical insights into how Sociable Learning can unlock creativity, resilience and potential
- Live interactive polls to explore your own curiosity and reveal the workplace relevance of Sociable Learning
- Actionable steps to deliver this innovative and authentic solution in your organisation
- Curious? Come along to discover how a simple shift in mindset can transform culture and unleash untapped potential!
Speaker
Karissa Hollis
Founder, Curious Vitae
Karissa Hollis is the founder of Curious Vitae, a business specialising in transforming mental health, wellbeing and workplace culture through the power of Sociable Learning. Curious Vitae experts deliver bespoke lectures, workshops and tutorial-based courses across a wide range of topics from philosophy to French, physics to fine art and music to magic. A lawyer, educator and mother, Karissa founded Curious Vitae to enable people to engage in lifelong learning throughout their busy working lives. To develop their Curious as well as their Curriculum Vitae you might say, whilst also providing an innovative and authentic solution for enlightened companies to inspire their people and reap the rewards of a more creative, collaborative and committed workforce.
Can AI help crack the challenge of retention for sustained habit change?
Neuroscientist and Founder of Holidity, Dr Julia Jones, is back at Watercooler this year to reveal the outcome of her latest research examining wellness solutions for habit change.
Julia will explain how the brain forms habits and the science underpinning common problems employers are facing when approaching behaviour change. She will also showcase some of the latest case studies that are attempting to harness the power of AI to make the challenge of habit-change simpler and affordable.
This session will give you tips and science-backed solutions to consider in your own workplace strategies for improved retention results.
Speaker
Dr Julia Jones
Neuroscientist and Founder, Holidity
Julia is a neuroscientist and former Olympic psychologist who through her habit-change company, Holidity, has been examining the effectiveness of employee wellness solutions since 2019. She has been a supporter and member of the UK government’s All Party Parliamentary Group for AI for 6 years and also a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Healthy Places. Julia has delivered employee wellness keynotes and programmes for many corporate employers including Barclays, Goldman Sachs, ITV, Oracle, Wickes, SAP, Entain, SAGA, NHS and more. She is currently welcoming corporate employers as design partners in the final development of a new and affordable human-led, AI-supported, habit-change solution for the wider population. She has published three Amazon bestselling health hacking books and in 2023 launched a collaboration with Universal Music to create a new type of breathing tool called MusicHacks. For further details visit www.holidity.com
Doing more with less – smarter strategies for whole-of-workforce benefits
With rising NI costs, economic uncertainty, and pressure on budgets, HR leaders are being asked to deliver more value with fewer resources. This interactive roundtable explores how to build flexible, personalised, and impactful benefits programmes that resonate with today’s workforce, allowing all staff levels to take part in impactful benefit programmes regardless of seniority and pay grade. Learn how forward-thinking organisations are reducing complexity, improving employee outcomes, and making every pound count, delivering more with less.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to reduce benefit cost and provide whole-of-workforce benefits for all levels of employees, including frontline staff
- Hear about how leading companies reduce complexity in procurement from a fragmented landscape of providers
- Learn strategies for delivering personalised benefits without increasing cost
- Learn strategies for increasing benefit utilisation to achieve higher impact within your budget
Speaker
David Jørring
Founder and CEO, HealthKey
David Jørring is the Founder and CEO of HealthKey, a London-based healthtech company. With academic backgrounds in law and philosophy, Joerring previously worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and held a leadership role at Thriva, where he developed B2B and B2G health solutions. Throughout his career he has worked on improving access to health services through digital innovation.
From policy to practice – how employment legislation changes impact your working parents
In 2025, UK businesses face significant employment law updates that will directly impact working parents. But compliance alone isn’t enough - organisations must turn policy into meaningful workplace change. With working parent support linked to £43.5 billion in productivity losses, the cost of inaction is too high to ignore.
This dynamic 30-minute session equips HR leaders with the knowledge and tools to move beyond legal box-ticking and create a workplace where working parents can thrive.
What attendes will take away:
- A clear breakdown of the latest employment law updates and their business impact
- The financial and cultural risks of failing to adapt
- Practical strategies to transform policies into real, measurable workplace impact
By the end of this session, you’ll have the insights and actions needed to future-proof your organisation, drive engagement, and retain top talent through meaningful parental support.
Speakers
Hannah Porteous-Butler
Founder, The People Practice Group
Hannah Porteous-Butler is a speaker, coach, and founder of The People Practice Group, a consultancy that helps organisations maximise the potential of their working parents and retain top talent through practical, inclusive strategies. With over 20 years in senior leadership and people strategy, Hannah works with HR and C-suite leaders to improve retention, boost wellbeing, and drive culture change. She has worked with organisations including DDB UK, Mind, TUI, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and Bidwells. As a mother of three and special guardian to a fourth child, she brings deep personal insight to her work alongside professional expertise in coaching, neuroscience, and mental health. Hannah regularly speaks at HR and leadership events and facilitates programmes that turn good policy into real-world support for working parents.
Kellie Nedelcoux
Founder, Career & Parenthood
Kellie Nedelcoux is the Founder of Career & Parenthood, a leadership and parental transition coaching business that helps organisations create family-friendly cultures and empower working parents to thrive. With an extensive career in HR, Kellie has held global roles, including her last position at Sky, where she honed her expertise in talent retention and employee support. Through Career & Parenthood, Kellie partners with organisations to bridge the gaps in supporting working parents, offering tailored coaching, workshops, and consultancy services. Kellie has since joined forces with Hannah Porteous-Butler from The People Practice Group to create an even stronger offering - delivering greater value to clients by supporting both individual growth and systemic change.
What it ACTUALLY means to be a workplace wellbeing professional – the new Workplace Wellbeing Profession Map™
With the absence of a governing body to guide Workplace Wellbeing Professionals on how to get the most impact out of their work or to support in their career development, the profession has been running on the back of trends and awareness days for too long. Hence the creation of the Workplace Wellbeing Profession Map™ – the first of its kind in the UK. During the session, we’ll give some background on the creation of the profession map, what it actually shows, as well as how you can use it to develop your career
Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of:
- How the Workplace Wellbeing Profession Map™ was created
- What an impactful Workplace Wellbeing Professional should be doing in their role
- How to identify your areas of development to become the best Workplace Wellbeing Professional you can be
Speaker
Elliot Foster
Head of Wellbeing Strategy, SuperWellness
Elliot Foster is a Workplace Wellbeing Strategy Consultant at SuperWellness, a workplace wellbeing company focused on prevention. As a qualified Business Psychologist, Elliot helps organisations move away from “tick-box” wellbeing to thinking more strategically. By doing this, he not only helps organisations to improve the wellbeing of their staff as well as improve performance, but also helps them be less wasteful in the process by focussing on prevention and ensuring a needs-led approach. He has helped organisations of different sizes and from different sectors to think beyond the more stereotypical wellbeing programme, and reframe wellbeing as something that is no longer a nice to have, but a business necessity. Outside his strategy and consultancy work, Elliot is hugely passionate about supporting those in the Workplace Wellbeing Profession, helping to formalise the profession and change the way that workplace wellbeing is sometimes looked upon by those outside the profession as “fluffy”.
Why domestic abuse is a workplace issue – and what employers can do about it
Domestic violence affects 1 in 5 employees across the UK, meaning that virtually every workplace will have both victim-survivors and perpetrators. Domestic abuse is fundamentally a business issue, the cost of lost output due to domestic abuse to businesses in England alone is a staggering £17 billion per year. For someone experiencing domestic abuse, work may be their only safe place, and employers are uniquely positioned to take effective action on domestic abuse and protect their employees. Informed directly by survivors and nearly 2000 employer members, EIDA has created a host of resources every employer can use to take effective action on domestic abuse – for business and for society.
This powerful workshop will cover the following issues:
- Essential employer tools for any organisation - practical steps to create a supportive and proactive workplace response
- Domestic abuse and the role of the employer - why employers play a vital part in taking effective action on domestic abuse
- Spotting the signs - how might you spot the signs someone is experiencing abuse in the workplace?
Speaker
Kristina Green
Membership Coordinator, Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA)
The business case for wellbeing and the Mindful Business Charter – for law firms,in-house counsel, their clients and beyond
Low wellbeing in the legal sector is a frequently discussed, and much publicised topic, often accompanied by lurid headlines and criticisms that while there has been lots of calls to action, things aren’t changing because priority is too focused on the bottom line to truly take wellbeing into account.
In the launch of this white paper, we will examine how positive, preventative wellbeing initiatives that look to reduce the causes of unnecessary stress can actually reduce needless waste, reduce costs, reduce risk and increase revenue, creating healthier, more productive workplaces. In essence - to improve the bottom line, we need to improve wellbeing.
- Learn how we can increase revenue to ensure our firms success and sustainability in an increasingly competitive market
- Discover how generational trends are affecting the costs of recruitment and retention, and the competitive advantage employers can take in this area
- Explore the impact of AI on professional services and how this relates to wellbeing in terms of the billable hour
Speaker
Charlotte Clegg
Community Engagement Executive & Psychotherapist, The Mindful Business Charter (MBC)
Charlotte Clegg has worked for the MBC since 2022, where she supports law firms, financial institutions, and professional service to reduce unnecessary stress to create healthier more productive workplaces. She has experience of working with wellbeing in a variety of sectors including retail, corporate, and charity settings. She is also a psychotherapist in private practice with a keen focus on evidence-based practice, using research and discussion to inform on the best initiatives to apply in a variety of contexts.
Cadent case study – the Manager’s Role in Creating Psychological Safety Copy
How can managers foster psychological safety? Cadent takes delegates on an immersive journey to explore this critical question. Using professional actors to simulate real-life scenarios, this session brings to life their approach to dealing with the challenges and opportunities managers face in building trust and open communication in high-pressure situations.
Through this dynamic case study, Cadent shares insights from their own experiences and initiatives, demonstrating the tangible impact of psychological safety on team performance and wellbeing.
You will leave with practical takeaways and a deeper understanding of how leadership behaviours can shape a culture where every voice is heard, and safety is prioritised.
Speakers
Rebecca Eaton
Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Cadent
Rebecca Eaton is a specialist practitioner in occupational health and an experienced wellbeing professional, having implemented wellbeing strategy in several large organisations. She currently leads an in-house occupational health and wellbeing team at Cadent Gas. Rebecca isn’t afraid to break the traditional moulds for wellbeing and focus’ on having a measurable proactive impact on improving employee health and wellbeing. She focuses on embedding a culture of care and has a passion for ensuring that work has a positive effect on people’s wellbeing.
Eileen Donnelly
Founder, Ripple&Co
Eileen Donnelly’s 20-year career has focused on supporting companies to build purpose-driven business strategies and workplace cultures, by responding to, and investing in, the most relevant issues, from climate change to mental health, latterly as a director in a global FTSE 250. She believes passionately that investing in employee’s resilience and positive mental health is critical to successfully achieving bottom-line productivity as well as talent attraction and retention. After founding Ripple&Co in 2019, Eileen now works with organisations such as NatWest, Virgin, Mott MacDonald, XPO and VolkerWessels. She supports them in building healthy, productive and motivated workforces, through a holistic approach to developing wellbeing programmes, with an emphasis on mental health.
Recognising professional development and competence – in Occupational Safety and Health
Recognising professional development and competence in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is essential for maintaining a safe work environment. Competence in OSH involves not only knowledge but also practical skills and the ability to apply them effectively. Continuous professional development through accreditation, training, and experience ensures that safety professionals stay current with regulations and best practice. Organisations benefit from a competent OSH workforce by reducing accidents, improving compliance, and fostering a safety culture. By investing in development programs and acknowledging skill growth, businesses can enhance overall workplace safety and protect their most asset, their people.
Key learning points:
- Explore how the recognition of individuals against professional standards can provide a benchmark for individuals and businesses
- Develop awareness of the IOSH competency framework for OSH professionals
- Understand IOSH, the global professional body for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals
Speaker
Mike Smith
Head of Awarding Organisation, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Mike Smith joined the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to head up its Awarding Organisation in January 2024. His career has focussed on education policy, assessment and the research and development of occupational and professional standards and skills solutions for a variety of industries and professions. He has held a variety of senior roles in organisations specialising in workforce and skills development, assessment and accreditation in the UK and overseas. He’s supported employers, employer organisations and other stakeholders through the development and delivery of professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
Feeding employee engagement – the role of food in the modern workplace
Join Deliveroo for an insightful discussion on the role that food plays within the modern workplace. We will delve into why food is a key contributor to employee engagement and how employee expectations have evolved in the years since the pandemic, featuring real-world examples and expert insights. Discover how food can be a powerful tool to enhance employee satisfaction, boost productivity and foster a thriving workplace culture.
Attendees will:
- Discover the latest workplace food trends and the importance of healthy options
- Learn how companies are successfully using food as a key contributor to employee engagement
- Assess your food programme’s effectiveness and how it contributes to a healthier, happier workforce
Speakers
Spencer Walker
Global Director, Deliveroo for Work
Spencer Walker leads Deliveroo’s B2B business, partnering with thousands of clients globally to cater to all of their workplace food needs. Since joining in 2017, he has played a key role in driving Deliveroo’s hypergrowth from start-up to IPO. Whilst he was Regional Director for London, he signed household-name restaurant brands such as Dishoom and Wingstop, partnerships that have cemented Deliveroo’s position as the number-one choice for great food. Before Deliveroo, Spencer spent twelve years in the music industry, founding an independent label and touring the world as a drummer.
Marina Moschoviti
Performance Management Program Manager (Rewards & Benefits), Deliveroo
Marina Moschoviti leads the global performance management and promotion processes within Deliveroo's Reward and Benefits team. Since joining in 2022, she has focused on improving workflows and implementing a new system to enhance the employee experience and support high-performing teams. Marina is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture where employees are happy and have opportunities to grow their careers, helping to create an environment where people feel valued and motivated.
Financial wellbeing that works – practical strategies for HR and reward leaders
What if one of the most powerful tools for enhancing employee wellbeing, engagement, and performance was right under your nose? Financial stress remains a silent barrier in many UK workplaces, impacting productivity, retention, and overall wellbeing.
This session reveals how forward-thinking HR leaders are addressing this challenge head-on. Discover:
• How to implement high-impact support tailored to your workforce
• Strategies that are easy to manage and genuinely valued by employees
• Why it won’t require overhauling your entire benefits programme
Financial wellbeing isn't a luxury -it's a necessity for thriving workplaces. Join us to explore practical approaches that can make a meaningful difference without breaking the bank.
Speaker
Katy Henrickson
Co-Founder, WellFi
Katy Henrickson Co-Founded WellFi in 2021 along with business partner and husband, Terry. She has over 20 years’ experience working in client facing roles in finance, starting her career in pensions actuarial consulting and moving into relationship and client director roles in investment management. Seeing the continued challenge that companies face trying to increase benefit engagement and awareness amongst their employees, Katy and Terry decided enough was enough, and have made it their mission to change financial communication and make financial education accessible and engaging for all.
Beyond sentiment – getting to the heart of what really drives culture
Have you found yourself caught in the 'you said: we did' cycle trying to evolve your culture, with employee feedback or a culture audit that just gives you a list of surface level fixes that you know won't really change anything? Let’s be honest—most culture audits and employee surveys often don’t tell you what you really need to know. They focus on how people feel in the moment, but they don’t uncover the deeper drivers that shape the way your organisation actually operates. That’s why so many businesses get caught in the sentiment trap - measuring engagement scores, tweaking benefits, and hoping for the best.
Join us for a fresh take on diagnosing and driving culture that actually works. In this session we'll equip you with a practical, structured approach to uncovering and influencing the real drivers of your culture - so you can move beyond reactive culture audits and start making a meaningful impact.
Giving you full access to our Culture Catalyst Scorecard, we’ll help you cut through the smoke and focus on the elements that truly drive culture in your business.
This workshop will be covering:
- How to pinpoint the real forces driving your culture - beyond just employee sentiment surveys, using a data-driven approach
- Why focusing on culture mechanics (not just moods) is key - and how to map leadership tone, management impact, colleague readiness, and systems & processes
- A simple but powerful framework - to help you decode what’s happening in your organisation and identify the biggest opportunities for cultural alignment
- Actionable steps to move from reactive audits to proactive transformation - so you can influence your whole organisational system rather than relying on short-term interventions
Speaker
Paula Brockwell
Founder, The Employee Experience Project
Paula Brockwell C.Psychol, the Founder of the Employee Experience Project is on a mission to take the overwhelm, isolation and frustration out of culture change for HR leaders. Making it manageable, mainstream, and ultimately more effective in creating a business where people can thrive and deliver. With over 20 years’ experience in supporting clients with fostering great behaviours in their business and a grounding as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, she has an in-depth, practical and evidence-based understanding of what drives healthy organisational systems.
THE WORKPLACE ECOSYSTEM – supporting a neurodiverse workforce through best practice adjustments
Are you ready to transform your workplace into a hub of wellbeing and productivity?
Join us for an engaging 30-minute workshop led by Harley Row Clinic experts, Lucy Vallis and Dr Pablo Jeczmien.
Discover how addressing workplace wellbeing including mental health difficulties and neurodiversity - through a truly holistic approach - including workplace adjustments, will unlock your team’s full potential.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the experts. Take the first step toward a healthier, more productive workforce, and retain your greatest assets - YOUR PEOPLE!
Delegates will learn:
- What does a holistic approach to supporting employees truly mean?
- How identifying difficulties and building a bespoke solution can empower employees to thrive personally and professionally
- What should the role of Harley Row Clinic be in the holistic management of your employees’ wellbeing?
- How best practice in workplace adjustments and access to work can support you in creating an inclusive environment
- Actionable tools to foster a culture of wellbeing
- Clear steps to implement workplace adjustments that help employees stay in work and succeed
- Expert insights on supporting your greatest asset - your people
Speakers
Lucy Vallis
CEO, Possability People
Lucy Vallis is the CEO of Possability People, a Sussex-based charity that enables and empowers disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to live the life they choose through a range of services and projects. With a background in social science, Lucy spent some of her early career examining how workplace cultures, policies, and societal structures impact inclusion, belonging, and opportunity. Her expertise spans disability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, workplace wellbeing, and employee experience.Having navigated a squiggly career, Lucy understands firsthand that career paths don’t always follow a traditional route, especially for neurodivergent people. She is passionate about shaping environments where disabled and neurodivergent people are not just included but empowered to thrive.
Dr Pablo Jeczmien
Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist, Harley Row
He embodies Harley Row Clinic’s three-fold approach - a combination of psychological intervention (therapy, counselling or coaching), medication, and functional medicine (gut health and nutrition) together with lifestyle, that leads to long-term, lasting results. This comprehensive approach allows him to tailor treatment and clinical management to the needs of each individual client. He previously served as a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry for the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His expertise spans community, inpatient, and forensic settings. Pablo firmly believes that mental health issues cannot be addressed through a physical lens alone. His approach, which has been inspired by various schools of thought and experience, focusses on the whole body, and treating the root cause of a condition, not just the symptoms.
Simon Walters
Executive Coach & Mentor, Harley Row Clinic
Equipping managers to support their people – an introduction to the Interpersonal Framework (Day Two)
A practical, people-first approach to modern management.
Managers are the front line of employee experience — yet they’re often underprepared to navigate the complex dynamics that shape team wellbeing, trust, and performance. This talk introduces a clear, actionable Interpersonal Framework designed to help managers lead with confidence, empathy, and intention.
Whether you're supporting new managers or upskilling seasoned leaders, this session offers a powerful foundation for people-centric leadership.
In this talk, we’ll explore:
- Common interpersonal blind spots that erode connection and impact — and how to address them
- Practical tools for helping managers navigate emotionally charged conversations with clarity and care
- How to embed the Interpersonal Framework into manager development programs
Attendees will leave with a fresh lens on what it really means to support people - and how to equip managers to do it well.
Speakers
Lee Godwin
Head of Sales EMEA, Modern Health
Lee Godwin is focused on breaking down barriers to mental health support by delivering accessible and equitable solutions through his work at Modern Health, Ripple Suicide Prevention & Papyrus Suicide Prevention
Dr Pannavat "Palm" Veeraburinon
Counselling psychologist & Global Inclusive Council Member, Modern Health
Diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disorder at age eight, Dr Palm understands firsthand the power of support in overcoming challenges like anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Now as a counselling psychologist, he combines his personal journey with professional expertise to help others grow.
TECHNOGYM – the future of corporate wellness
Uncover the five key steps to a successful corporate wellness programme for 2025 and beyond!
Executing a great corporate wellness strategy has so many clear benefits for employee wellbeing, happiness and business success.
The goal of this workshop is to provide clear steps and considerations for the successful launch, engagement and continued success of corporate wellness programme - employee habits and requirements are constantly changing from fitness content to wellbeing, meditation and relaxation - now more than ever corporate wellness has a much wider scope and deploying content along with engagement plans to key to success. However difficult or awkward it is to talk about this at work, and how ultimately, this will help improve your employee experience and retention.
Attendees will:
- Discover and explore the five key steps based on experience and insight
- How engagement and continual focus is key to success
- Explore different approach and solutions to cater for your workforce size and needs
Speaker
Conrad Betton
Head of Health, Corporate & Performance, Technogym UK
Conrad Betton leads the Health, Corporate and Performance at Technogym, heading up a team to deploy solutions across many industry sectors and company sizes. He has worked on a number of projects across the corporate sector is therefore perfectly placed to give practical first-hand insight of the opportunities as well as challenges to avoid in deploying solutions for corporate wellbeing.
Upskilling leaders, managers, wellbeing champions and key employees – by linking financial wellbeing, mental health and suicide awareness training (#Financial Wellbeing Month – Day Two)
What will be covered:
- The links between financial wellbeing and mental health
- Upskilling key people internally to spot the signs of poor financial/mental wellbeing and effective signposting
- The key to building an effective and supported network of wellbeing champions
Speakers
PC Natasha Hill
Wellbeing Practitioner, Devon, Cornwall & Dorset Police
Natasha Hill has been a police officer for 26 years, working predominantly in child safeguarding roles and on some large Sexual Exploitation investigations. She has also worked as a Diversity Officer, several strategic roles and was a Prevent Officer within the Counter Terrorism Unit. Natasha has been part of a small wellbeing team covering Devon, Cornwall and Dorset since 2020 and lead on financial wellbeing, menopause. She is also involved with organising events such as their annual virtual Wellbeing Festival, which is now in its sixth year and open to all UK police force.
Ross Abbott
Lead Growologist, Growology & #FinancialWellbeingMonth Leadership Team Member ,
Ross Abbott is the founder of Growology, bringing a wealth of experience of successfully leading teams in supporting the wellbeing and inclusion strategies of global brand names. He specialises in cultural growth, believing that sustainable change requires more than policies, it includes developing mindset and a genuine commitment around inclusivity and equity. An experienced content creator for leading global brands he translates complex concepts into accessible information for diverse workforces and communities. Driven by the belief in human potential Ross shares his experiences through public and event speaking, podcasts, blogs and his charitable work.
Jamie Compton-Rea
Chief Operations Officer, National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training CIC
Jamie Compton-Rea is the Chief Operations Officer at the National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training CIC, where they lead national and international efforts to develop and deliver evidence-based suicide prevention programmes and consultancy – including the acclaimed Suicide First Aid® suite of courses. With a strong background in mental health, addiction, and training, Jamie brings extensive experience in managing regulated training, quality assurance, and workforce development. Beyond his role at NCSPET, Jamie is actively involved in the development of national standards in suicide prevention and works collaboratively with organisations to embed best practice in safeguarding, support, and staff wellbeing.
Shaping the supplier landscape – driving change with our collective employer voice (Day Two)
The supplier landscape for workplace culture, employee health, and wellbeing solutions can be challenging for employers to navigate. It can also be frustrating when suppliers aren’t willing to adapt to the specific needs of organisations. That’s why, as part of our mission to champion and advance best practice, a key goal of the Make A Difference Leaders' Club is to use our collective voice to influence the supplier market and encourage meaningful evolution in line with employer expectations.
Make A Difference Leaders' Club members are invited to join this interactive workshop to:
- Explore the challenges employers face in navigating the crowded supplier landscape for workplace culture, health, and wellbeing solutions
- Share insights and experiences on how to encourage suppliers to be more responsive and adaptable to organisational needs
- Learn from Leaders’ Club members who have successfully influenced supplier behaviour to align with employer expectations
Speaker
Claire Farrow
Global Head of Content, Make A Difference Media
Claire Farrow is the Global Director of Content and Programming for the MAD World Summit, The Watercooler and Make A Difference Media.
Claire is on a mission to help every employer – large, medium and small – get the insight, inspiration and contacts they need to make real impact on workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing in their organisation.
She has been freelance (by choice) for more than 15 years. During that time, she has had the honour of working with many leading publishers, including the New York Times.
Why domestic abuse is a workplace issue – and what employers can do about it
Domestic violence affects 1 in 5 employees across the UK, meaning that virtually every workplace will have both victim-survivors and perpetrators. Domestic abuse is fundamentally a business issue, the cost of lost output due to domestic abuse to businesses in England alone is a staggering £17 billion per year. For someone experiencing domestic abuse, work may be their only safe place, and employers are uniquely positioned to take effective action on domestic abuse and protect their employees. Informed directly by survivors and nearly 2000 employer members, EIDA has created a host of resources every employer can use to take effective action on domestic abuse – for business and for society.
This powerful workshop will cover the following issues:
- Essential employer tools for any organisation - practical steps to create a supportive and proactive workplace response
- Domestic abuse and the role of the employer - why employers play a vital part in taking effective action on domestic abuse
- Spotting the signs - how might you spot the signs someone is experiencing abuse in the workplace?
Tolerance – the 21st century super skill
When we practise tolerance, we are better able to handle difficult emotions and stressful situations, which in turn has a positive impact on our energy levels and overall wellbeing.
In today's workplace (and world), tolerance is a vital life skill that enables us all to foster mutual respect and understanding. It also helps us to feel safe to express ourselves without fear of persecution or judgement and this helps to build stronger relationships and thriving communities.
This thought provoking and highly practical workshop will introduce Liggy Webb's 'Tolerance Framework' and encourage the following key takeaways:
- Learn how to accept and respect other people’s points of view
- Be empathetic and open-minded rather than judgemental
- Be patient and learn to forgive rather than holding onto resentment
- Positively contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community
All attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Liggy Webb’s bite-sized book Tolerance – How to accept and respect differences.
Speaker
Liggy Webb
award winning author & presenter,
Liggy Webb is an award winning and bestselling author, presenter and international consultant. She is also the founding director of The Learning Architect, an international consortium of behavioural skills specialists. She is recognised as a thought leader on human resilience and works with a wide range of businesses focusing on optimising potential through continual learning and behavioural agility. Some of the organisations that Liggy has worked with includes the NHS, the BBC, Walt Disney, the International Telecommunication Union, the World Trade Organization, the United Nations and various public and private sector organisations, charities and universities. Liggy believes that the diversity of her clients has provided her with a tremendous insight into the many and varied challenges that people currently face in a rapidly changing and often volatile world. She has written over thirty-five books (including her bite-sized book series) on a variety of life skills that help people to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
Ensuring return-to-work processes support employee mental health
Returning to work after a period of absence is one of the most critical moments in the employee-employer relationship. How this transition is managed can make the difference between retaining a valued team member or losing them altogether. A well-structured return-to-work process not only supports our mental health but also strengthens organisational culture, demonstrating a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.
In this session, we’ll explore how we can create a supportive environment that enables successful reintegration. We’ll also cover key statutory requirements, including reasonable adjustments, to ensure compliance and best practice.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the steps needed to foster a positive return-to-work experience. You’ll also gain confidence in supporting colleagues and your own wellbeing in this process and beyond.
Speaker
Jonathan Stuart
Workplace Partnerships Lead, Mind
Working closely with Mind’s Policy and Influencing team, Jonathan Stuart collaborates with employers and policymakers to drive positive change in workplace mental health. He also acts as Secretariat for the Mental Health at Work Leadership Council, advocating for the Mental Health at Work Commitment as 'the' framework of best practice. To date, the Commitment has been signed by over 3,700 organisations employing almost 6 million people. Previously, Jonathan worked in programme delivery, including the Blue Light Programme, supporting emergency responders during the Covid19 pandemic. In these roles, he led initiatives to reduce mental health stigma, design sustainable mental health resources, and influence senior leaders to embed workplace mental health as a strategic priority. His expertise lies in building cross-sector relationships and creating lasting impact, supporting Mind’s vision of mentally healthy work for all.