HR in Review 18 – How Your HR Team Could Transform Your Business

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In this HR in Review episode, we discuss the growing importance of employee wellbeing and how HR teams can play a pivotal role in improving mental health and overall workplace wellness. Bill Banham speaks with a variety of experts about how organisations are adjusting to address wellness needs in the workplace.

Guests:
1. Susan Thomson
Susan is Head of Marketing at Nectre and a business tutor at the University of Edinburgh. She has vast experience in understanding the link between employee wellness and performance.

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2. Francesca Steyn, Director of Fertility and Women’s Health at Peppy
Francesca works at Peppy, providing support to employees through fertility and women’s health initiatives. She is also a Forum Chair for the Royal College of Nursing and a Trustee of The Seed Trust.

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3. Harry Bliss, CEO of Champion Health
Harry is the CEO and co-founder of Champion Health. Since 2018, he has worked to make wellness accessible and engaging for everyone within organisations.

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Questions for Guests Include:

  • How do you define workplace wellness and its impact on productivity?
  • How can companies support employees with mental health challenges?
  • What tools can HR leaders use to help address wellness issues in the workplace?
  • How has the growing focus on wellbeing influenced employee engagement and retention?
  • What practical steps can employers take to promote mental health at work?
  • How can organisations ensure inclusivity in their wellbeing offerings for diverse employees?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: Susan Thomson, Head of Marketing at Nectre
Susan is passionate about linking employee wellbeing with productivity and has experience leading wellness initiatives within organisations.

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Guest: Francesca Steyn, Director of Fertility and Women’s Health at Peppy
Francesca works to provide crucial support for employees undergoing fertility treatments and other women’s health challenges. She is committed to ensuring organisations offer inclusive health services.

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Guest: Harry Bliss, CEO of Champion Health
Harry leads Champion Health, creating accessible wellness initiatives for employees. His mission is to make wellbeing engaging and impactful for all.

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