Launch of forum to support healthy workplaces in Coventry and Warwickshire
"The varied programme will include a thought-provoking session on resilience and mental wellbeing, and how experiences from elite football can link to a business context, from a high-profile League Managers Association football manager. "
A new Workplace Wellbeing forum that aims to help local businesses improve the health and wellbeing support they offer to their employees has been launched by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council.
The Forum is offered as part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Wellbeing for Life programme which aims to encourage people to take a more proactive approach to looking after their own wellbeing and to raise the profile of local prevention opportunities.
Most people spend a lot of time at work, and as the global health pandemic has forced employee wellbeing into focus for many organisations, it is more important than ever that we work with local employers to help them create a positive culture where people’s health and wellbeing is nurtured.
The Workplace Wellbeing Forum will help to do this by providing a place for local employers to network and access resources that will support them to develop improved wellbeing practices. We recognise there are many challenges different organisations will face when trying to implement changes to health and wellbeing policies, so the Forum will also provide an opportunity to share best practice, as well as challenges, hopefully finding ways to overcome these.
Promoting employee wellbeing will not only benefit individuals; positive staff wellbeing can also bring benefits for the organisation. It can be a foundation to employee engagement and organisational performance, help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can flourish.
To launch the Forum, representatives of local businesses are invited to attend a free event on Tuesday 29 March 2022, 1pm to 4.30pm at Coventry Rugby Club. The varied programme will include a thought-provoking session on resilience and mental wellbeing, and how experiences from elite football can link to a business context, from a high-profile League Managers Association football manager.
Other guest speakers will provide ideas for ways to develop the wellbeing offer for employees and there will be an opportunity to pick up more information and talk to local health and wellbeing service providers. Attendees will also be able to enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch.
For more information about the event, guest speakers and to book your place please visit the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coventry-warwickshire-workplace-wellbeing-forum-registration-256726063567
For any queries please contact josouthan@warwickshire.gov.uk
More information about the Coventry and Warwickshire Wellbeing for Life programme can be found at www.wellbeing4life.co.uk/