SPEAKERS: to be confirmedObesity is an increasingly common problem in Northern Ireland. It is estimated to affect around one in every four adults and around one in every five children aged two to 15 years. Busy lives, bad nutrition and a lack of exercise all contribute to Northern Ireland’s obesity epidemic. In this session, we’ll explore how employers can help by taking some simple actions to help their people become more aware of nutrition and take responsibility for their physical health.
Session 2 – Reducing the risk: Mental health, Stress and Resilience | Phantom Room
SPEAKERS: to be confirmed Mental ill-health affects one in five people in Northern Ireland – that means that 20% of employees in the average organisation will experience mental ill-health at some stage. Mental ill-health often goes unmentioned because people are afraid of saying the wrong thing. Cited as one of the leading causes of absence from work, this issue is not something that employers can ignore. This session will explore how stress affects people, what employers can do, and it will give top tips on how individuals can develop resilience.
Session 3 – A Focus on Men’s Health: Suicide Prevention | Ghost Room
SPEAKERS: to be confirmed Suicide is a major public health issue that devastates families and communities. Almost every day in Northern Ireland a person takes their own life. 156 (76%) of the 203 total suicide deaths in 2022 were males and the percentage of suicides in 2022 from Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas (31%) was over three times that of the least deprived areas (9%). Business has a role to play in helping their existing employees and finding ways to help those most in need. In this session, we’ll share an understanding of why male suicide in Northern Ireland is worryingly high, and the practical steps employers can take to be aware of behaviours and language from employees are risk. We’ll also hear a first-hand story from someone who has battled with contemplating suicide.
Session 4 – A Focus on Domestic Abuse: An employer’s guide | Grand Hall
SPEAKERS: to be confirmedAccording to the PSNI, in the 12 months from October 2022 to September 2023, there were 33,229 domestic abuse incidents in Northern Ireland, an increase of 126 (0.4 per cent) on the previous 12 months. Domestic abuse takes many forms – physical, emotional, psychological and financial. The Equality and Human Rights Commission states that 75% of victim-survivors of domestic abuse are targeted at work. Victims and abusers make up members of the workforce and this can be a complex issue for business. This session will take participants on a journey of discovery to challenge their perceptions and thoughts around domestic abuse, help delegates understand the complexities surrounding domestic abuse, and importantly share what employers can do to support their people.
11:20 am | Comfort Break | Tea, Coffee and Refreshments
Networking and Wellbeing Expo
12:00 pm | Wellbeing Breakout Session – Round two
Each delegate chooses one session to attend. Sessions as above
1:00 pm | Panel Discussion
Dr Rupy, Founder, The Doctor’s Kitchen
Damian Martin, Workplace Leadership Team Chair, Business in the Community and Chief People Officer, Ulster University
Catherine Downey, Wellbeing Manager, Business in the Community
1:20 pm Closing Comments
Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community
1:25 pm Lunch and Networking
Lunch selection on the day:
Wraps & Fratelli Pizzetta
Prawn, Lemon, Iceberg Lettuce & Spiced Marie Rose Sauce Wrap
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