Talking Work and Health Talking Work and Health

Nowadays, there is a broad worldwide consensus that climate change represents a major risk to our survival. There are risks to business, too, as climate-related hazards directly threaten business operations and employee health. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Matthew Sawyer to discuss how businesses can meet the global climate crisis, including:

•       Tangible signs and effects of climate change in the UK
•       The health and business gains achievable through meeting climate targets
•       How climate change awareness has been affected by the Covid crisis
•       The benefits of engaging employees on environmental issues
•       Changes that businesses can make to become more climate-friendly

Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson
With Dr Matthew Sawyer
Produced by James Seton
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot

In almost every part of the world, men are experiencing poorer health outcomes than women, and face greater risk from heart disease, drug and alcohol problems and occupational accidents. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Martin Tod from Men’s Health Forum to explore how businesses can support men to engage with health services and live longer, healthier lives, including:

 


Social and economic factors affecting men’s health
The effect of the Covid crisis on men’s health
How men’s health issues fit in to diversity policies in the workplace
Ways for employers to encourage men to engage more with health services
How employers can access information and support on men’s health at work



Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson.
With Mark Tod.
Produced by James Seton.
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Despite improved legal protections for trans employees, many still experience discrimination, harassment and bullying at work and in wider society. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Antonia Belcher, a business leader and trans activist, to discuss how employers can support transgender employees in the workplace, including:

 


Antonia’s story of managing her transition in a male-dominated work environment
How anti-trans stigma and discrimination are experienced in the workplace
Supporting trans colleagues through becoming a ‘trans ally’
How managers can support employees through their transition
How employers can access advice on establishing an LGBTQ+ policy



Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson.
With Antonia Belcher.
Produced by James Seton.
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

While the NHS rose to the challenge of the Covid crisis, the impact of the pandemic on the nation’s health is now becoming clear, with millions missing out on hospital treatment, and thousands more suffering Covid-related health problems. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by James Swaffield from Impower, a consultancy working to improve public services in the UK, to discuss the post-Covid outlook for the NHS and public health including:

 


Immediate challenges faced by the NHS
How the NHS is managing ‘burnout’ among staff
Tackling the pandemic backlog of ‘missing patients’
Addressing patient health inequalities
The role of employers in supporting workforce health post-pandemic



Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson.
With James Swaffield.
Produced by James Seton.
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

From day one of the Covid crisis, the NHS’s ability to protect the health and wellbeing of its workforce was put to the test. Now, with life in the UK gradually returning to normal, the physical and mental health impact of the pandemic on frontline health and care staff is becoming apparent. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Steve Boorman from Empactis, to discuss how NHS staff coped through the mental and physical demands of the Covid crisis, including:

 


How the NHS adapted to meet the challenges of the pandemic
The role of occupational health in the NHS prior to the pandemic
The NHS’s level of preparedness for the Covid crisis from a workplace health perspective
What other businesses can learn from the NHS’s experience during the pandemic
The outlook for occupational health in NHS post-Covid



Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson.
With Dr Steve Boorman.
Produced by James Seton.
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Over a million UK adults have ADHD, in many cases without a formal diagnosis. For some, it can lead to poor productivity and job instability, while for others the condition can be a positive, with employers increasingly linking ADHD with creativity and focus. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Phil Anderton from ADHD 360 to discuss how businesses can support employees with ADHD, including:

 


Causes and demographics
The role of diagnosis in the management of ADHD
How ADHD can present in the workplace
ADHD treatment pathways
How employees with ADHD could be affected by the shift to remote / home working



Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson.
With Phil Anderton.
Produced by James Seton.
Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.