Chamber to host Positive Health & Workplace Wellbeing Conference next month | Oct 2024
01 November 2024
A conference in November will help employers and employees on the Island to learn more about how to support workplace wellbeing.
The Positive Health & Workplace Wellbeing Conference is being organised by the Chamber of Commerce’s Positive Health and Wellbeing Forum. The full day event, which is sponsored by Zurich and begins with a leadership breakfast sponsored by MAC Group, will be held at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort on November 26th. Chamber says the conference will help businesses to create healthy and positive work environments by offering opportunities to learn from industry experts, share experiences, and discover practical strategies to enhance both personal and professional wellbeing. Click here for more information – and here to book tickets.
Sessions will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including exercise and fitness, neurodiversity, and the changing landscape of employee benefits.
Zurich on the Isle of Man will be taking part in two sessions – the first will be led by Karen Mercer (Head of HR) covering generational differences in the workplace, and the second will see Emma Watterson, Propositions Analyst, joining a panel discussion (led by Chamber’s Positive Health & Wellbeing Forum) looking at the how employers can benefit by adapting to changing employee expectations. Karen Mercer said: “Last year’s inaugural conference established the event as an ideal forum to share expertise and examples of best practice. As a business which has a long-term commitment to promoting positive health and wellbeing – both as an employer and an employee benefits provider – we are proud to continue to support the conference as the lead sponsor and a contributor to the exciting programme of events.”
Rebecca Netten, Head of Corporate Advisory at MAC Group, said: “As a sustaining member of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to sponsor the well-established Positive Health & Workplace Wellbeing Conference. This event unites professionals from various sectors across the Island to explore the importance of employee wellbeing, providing valuable tools, resources, and support. As the leading employee benefits adviser on the Island, and celebrating 20 years in business in 2024, we believe that investing in both physical and mental wellness is essential for helping to foster a thriving, resilient workplace where employees can truly flourish.”
Mike Stringer, Rebecca Netten, and Tom Wilson (all from MAC Group) and David Booth (Santé Group) will be leading a session at the conference focusing on the changing landscape of employee benefits and wellbeing.
Jayne Kennell, Chamber’s Positive Health & Wellbeing Forum Lead, commented: “Building on the success of last year’s event we have made the 2024 conference even bigger and better. It’s a ‘must attend’ event for everyone with an interest in workplace health and wellbeing because the activities on the day are all designed to help businesses discover practical strategies to create environments that support employees both professionally and personally. We expect it to be very popular, so we’re urging everyone to sign-up ASAP in order to avoid missing out.”
The event agenda also features presentations from Jayne Kennell (Swagelok); Gianni Epifani (Manx Sport & Recreation), Wendy Ranft-Gerber (healthandbalanceiom.com); Amy Howse (Soundology); Andy Hodkin (Disability Awareness); Malcolm Clague (Manx Anti-Cancer Association); Caitriona Ellis (caitrionaellis.com); Paula Dunlop (Isle Stand Up to Suicide); Emily Todd (Femm Collective); Gareth Nicholson and Rebecca Macnair (both Isle Listen); Diane Parker (Life After Loss); Rebekah Dalrymple (Simply Sleep); Christina Hutchinson (Mountain High Coaching); Sindy Lambert (The Firm Slimming and Health Clinic); and Juan Moore (Resolute Consultancy).
Go to the events page of Chamber’s website for full details about the conference, and follow Chamber’s Facebook and LinkedIn for more news in the next few weeks
Public Health Isle of Man’s Workplace Wellbeing Group organised an annual workplace wellbeing conference from 2016 until 2022. When that came to an end, Chamber’s Positive Health and Wellbeing Forum took up the baton and organised its first Positive Health & Workplace Wellbeing Conference last November.