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.

More than a million people in the UK are classed as ‘problem gamblers', a statistic that has led it being described as a nationwide ‘hidden pandemic'. As well as impacting people's personal lives, problem gambling can affect productivity at work and lead to poor mental health and sickness absence. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Gamcare's Helen Garratt to discuss how businesses can identify and support employees with gambling problems, including:   Definitions of problem gambling and gambling harms Factors which have changed gambling habits in the UK Risks to employers from employees with gambling problems How lockdown has affected gambling habits How businesses can access advice on supporting employees with gambling problems Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Helen Garratt. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Research has shown that nearly a third of people have been bullied at work, with widespread evidence that workplace bullying has a negative impact on productivity as well as emotional and physical health. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by ACAS' Rich Jones to discuss how businesses can tackle bullying in the workplace and empower employees to report concerns, including:   The physical and mental consequences of workplace bullying Determining whether bullying has taken place Sections of the workforce who may be at higher risk of being bullied How workforce bullying has been addressed in large organisations Employers' obligations in preventing bullying in the workplace Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Rich Jones. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

In the years since the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, treatments for HIV have improved, and most people living with the condition can now lead a full and normal life. However, awareness of what HIV is and how it's transmitted is falling steadily. In this episode, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Ruth Burns and Phil Warren from Terrence Higgins Trust, to discuss how the lived experience of HIV has changed over the years – and how businesses can support employees living with the condition, including:   Definitions of HIV and AIDS First-hand insights regarding the experience of living with HIV How employees should approach disclosure of their HIV status How managers can discuss an employee's HIV status with them Recommended adjustments for employees living with HIV Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Ruth Burns and Phil Warren. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

The growth of the gig economy in both the UK and world economy has been rapid. The controversy around gig working has grown too – with some praising its flexibility while others voice concerns over low wages and the lack of basic employment benefits. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by IPSE's Andy Chamberlain, to discuss how flexible working is changing the world of work, and how the wellbeing of contractors and freelancers can be supported, including:   The origins and composition of the gig economy Defining terms around flexible working Positives and negatives of ‘gig' working models How the recent Uber case verdict could affect the rights of gig workers Existing employment legislation around flexible working The future of the gig economy Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Andy Chamberlain. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Since the start of the Covid crisis, there has been a deluge of misinformation and conspiracy theories about the outbreak, shared online and through social media, undermining trust in public health messages. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Stephan Lewandowsky to explore how misinformation can affect businesses – and how to guide employees towards reliable content, in an episode discussing:   Why the problem of misinformation has been more acute during the Covid crisis The dangers of misinformation, and groups that may be vulnerable The history of health misinformation in previous outbreaks and crises The role of social media companies in tackling misinformation How business and HR leaders can tackle misinformation in the workplace Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Stephan Lewandowsky. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With Covid restrictions being slowly eased and a successful vaccine rollout underway, Series 3 of Talking Work & Health marks a year since the start of the pandemic. In this first episode of the new series, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson review the important developments for businesses over the past few months and examine what may lay ahead, including:   The outlook for different sectors as restrictions are lifted What will ‘normal' look like in the future? Analysis of the UK's vaccine rollout How businesses and their workforces have adapted during the pandemic Long-term health impacts of pandemic restrictions Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by James Seton. Production and editing by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Around eighty percent of the world's population live in ‘developing' countries, where workplaces and environmental conditions are often more hazardous to health than those of industrialized countries. While global access to healthcare continues to improve, there is also greater scrutiny of the workplace health practices of multinationals operating around the world. Dr Mark Simpson and Liam Sloan are joined by Occupational Health Physicians Dr Anyanate Ephraim and Dr Omer El Nagieb, who share their personal experiences of delivering occupational health in Nigeria and the Sudan, in the final episode of this series, exploring:   Developments and disparities in global access to workplace health Challenges for occupational health in turbulent political climates Training and retaining occupational health practitioners in countries with limited infrastructure How the emergence of new industries creates occupational health challenges How occupational health learnings from developing countries can inform public health in the UK Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Omer El Nagieb and Dr Anyanate Ephraim. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With some commentators linking poverty, race, lifestyle, and physical environment to health outcomes from Covid-19, the interaction between health and inequality have recently become all too apparent. Dr Mark Simpson and Liam Sloan are joined by clinician Isoken Idahosa, who shares her personal experiences of how income, work and wider external factors can determine health and wellbeing, in an episode covering:   • Definitions of social determinants • How geography and local conditions can impact upon health • The role of government policy in encouraging improvements in public health • How local initiatives can have a positive impact • How social determinants can influence outcomes among Covid-19 cases • How employers can avoid perpetuating social harms and promote healthier choices Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Isoken Idahosa. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.  

Despite huge improvements in workplace Health & Safety provision over recent years, injuries and illness at work still lead to countless unnecessary incidents and cost up to £16 billion each year. With a national emergency placing workplace health and safety in the spotlight, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Karen McDonnell from RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), to discuss how Health & Safety has changed working life, and explore the new challenges presented by the pandemic, in an episode covering:   How Health & Safety policy has evolved over time The responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding workplace health How the role of Health & Safety changes in different work environments Health & Safety challenges in new work models Health & Safety factors which have emerged during the pandemic How the Covid-19 crisis could affect Health & Safety provision in the longer term Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Karen McDonnell. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Many businesses look favourably upon candidates with a military background, recognising their unique skills and mindset. As businesses continue to work through the Covid-19 crisis,  what lessons can be learned from the Armed Forces approach to emergencies, tasks and teamwork? Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Mangala Patil Mead and Dr Lachlan Mackay Brown who share their personal experience of how expertise gained in the Armed Forces can be useful in other settings, and what ex-Armed Forces personnel have to offer in the workplace, including:   • First-hand accounts of delivering occupational health within the armed forces   • Comparing mental health challenges in the Armed Forces with those found in civilian life   • How experiences gained in the Armed Forces can be valuable in civilian roles   • Dispelling myths around former Armed Forces personnel in the workforce   • What businesses can learn from how the Armed Forces support their workforce Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Lachlan Mackay Brown and Dr Mangala Patil Mead. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Employee wellbeing is critical for businesses, both to attract talent and create a healthy and productive workforce. With our physical and mental health impacted by the Covid crisis, the case for implementing a wellbeing strategy has never been more compelling. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Mark Winterflood, Wellbeing Manager at Hastings Direct, to discuss how employees and businesses can benefit from an effective workforce wellbeing strategy, in an episode exploring:   Defining the concept of ‘wellbeing' Gaining management buy-in for wellbeing initiatives Measuring the success of wellbeing initiatives The business case for wellbeing How wellbeing champions can help build engagement with initiatives Managing wellbeing challenges presented by the pandemic How the Covid crisis could change the role of wellbeing within businesses Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Mark Winterflood. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Each year, millions of workdays are lost because of alcohol misuse, and more than forty percent of employers cite alcohol as a factor contributing to low productivity. With the pandemic leading to a steep increase in ‘high risk' drinking, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Lauren Booker, a consultant at Alcohol Change UK and co-founder of the ‘Dry January' movement, to explore how employers can support individuals struggling with alcohol issues, in an episode discussing:   • Defining terms around alcohol misuse   • Identifying problematic drinking behaviours   • Avoiding an unhealthy and exclusionary ‘alcohol culture' in your organisation   • How employers can initiate dialogue with employees who may be experiencing alcohol problems   • Available resources for employees concerned about their alcohol use   • The employer's legal obligations towards staff disclosing alcohol problems   • How to promote healthier alternatives to alcohol in the workplace Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Lauren Booker. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Even as a vaccine begins to roll out across the UK, the impact of Covid on the country's workforce will be felt for some time. An estimated 60,000 people in the UK have experienced COVID-19 symptoms lasting longer than three months, and around 10% of all Covid sufferers experiencing symptoms for over a month. In this episode, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Ron Daniels, Director of the UK Sepsis Trust, to discuss how employees experiencing long-term symptoms can be supported through their recovery and their return to work, including:   •           Definitions of Long Covid and associated symptoms   •           Clinical approaches to the condition   •           Age groups and demographics who may be at risk   •           How employers can access resources to manage Long Covid cases   •           How employees can access reliable information and support   •           Practical adjustments to support employees suffering long-term symptoms   •           Managing mental health impacts associated with Long Covid Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Ron Daniels. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With more than 4 million women in the UK workforce aged 50 and over, a significant proportion of working people experience the menopause. For some women, the symptoms can be debilitating, affecting work performance and even forcing them to leave their jobs. However, employers have an important and positive role to play. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Louise Newson, a GP, author and leading menopause specialist, to discuss how employers can address these issues and support women affected by the menopause, in an episode exploring:   Definitions and explanation of symptoms   The importance of education regarding menopause   Common misconceptions regarding available treatments   The cost to businesses of women leaving work due to menopause   How employers can approach the topic and remove unnecessary embarrassment or awkwardness   Practical adjustments to support women experiencing menopause Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Louise Newson. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With a blend of physical and virtual working practises now becoming the norm among UK businesses, Liam Sloan and Mark Simpson are joined by Spiro Comitis, Client Director at Gate One, a business transformation consultancy, to discuss how businesses can adapt to new working models that have arisen during the pandemic, in an episode exploring:     The prospects for a return to ‘normal' business conditions   Identifying and defining post-Covid business models   The role of ‘distributed working' in shaping businesses' response to the pandemic   How new working models can help improve efficiency   How to replicate in-person collaboration within dispersed teams   Measuring and improving workforce health and productivity   Maintaining the physical and mental health of employees working remotely Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Spiro Comitis. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With the Covid crisis continuing to dominate the agenda, Series 2 of Talking Work & Health begins with a podcast reviewing the important developments for businesses over the past few months. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dan Sleat, Special Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, who have been at the forefront of debate on mass testing. This first episode of the new series examines:   Important updates for employers over recent months   Developments in workplace testing methods   The role that vaccines could play in controlling the virus and reopening the economy   Analysis of the UK's pandemic response to date   Testing considerations for businesses aiming to return employees to the workplace   The workplace health outlook for 2021     Find out more about Health Management's Mass workforce testing solutions: https://covid-19.healthmanagement.co.uk/ Presented by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dan Sleat. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With the COVID-19 crisis forcing businesses to consider how they respond to new ways of working, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Bill Freeland to explore how people adapt to working environments further afield. From oilrigs to polar research stations, they discuss dealing with isolation, extremes of temperature, conflicts and natural disasters. This final podcast in the series examines:   • First-hand accounts of extreme working environments   • Recognising post-traumatic symptoms and rehabilitating employees   • The role of occupational health support in challenging environments   • Business liability and exposure in extreme environments   • Planning and preparation for emergency scenarios #healthcare #covid19 Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Bill Freeland. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Following the previous podcast looking at workforce mental health over the pandemic period, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by physiotherapist Sarah O'Connor to explore the physical health effects of the COVID-19 crisis. They discuss how organisations can support employees with existing physical conditions and how to prevent short-term health challenges from becoming permanent, in a special edition covering:   • How homeworking and furlough have affected the population's health • How homeworking employees can maintain healthy habits • The role of employee engagement in promoting workforce health  • The outlook for workforce health in the long term #physio #covid19 Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Sarah O'Connor. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

As employees return to the workplace after an extended period of homeworking, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Nick Zygouris to explore the mental health effects of the COVID-19 crisis. They discuss how organisations can support employees with mental health issues and ensure a healthy and productive workplace, in a special edition covering:   • Direct and indirect mental health impacts from COVID-19 • Helping staff to readjust to the workplace after prolonged isolation • Provisions for longer-term homeworking • The long-term outlook for the UK's mental health • How to access mental health support #mentalhealth #covid19 Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Nick Zygouris. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Many of the world's leading firms, including tech giants and global banks, are paying greater attention to neurodiversity and the benefits of recruiting and supporting neurodiverse employees. This week, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Remploy's Kathryn Wood to explore this increasingly high-profile topic, in an edition covering;   · Definitions of neurodiversity and associated conditions · How neurodiversity is increasingly valued by businesses · How neurodiversity fits into inclusive hiring practises · How businesses can support and accommodate neurodiverse employees #neurodiversity #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Kathryn Wood. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

In this episode, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Dr Mark Harvey to discuss how best to support employees with cancer. Receiving a diagnosis is a challenge faced by hundreds of thousands of working-age people each year, and the right support from an employer both during and after treatment can be crucial. We look at the key considerations for employers, including:   · The changing outlook for employees with cancer · How employers should react to an employee disclosing a cancer diagnosis · Post-diagnosis pathways for employees with cancer · The role of occupational health in facilitating workplace adjustments · Managing the transition back in to work for employees post-cancer #cancerrecovery #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Mark Harvey. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Social media is part of most of our lives. The average Brit now spends nearly two hours on social media every day, and many use it for work. Yet only half of businesses have a social media policy, and concerns are growing about its impact on mental health and productivity. In this week's podcast, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson discuss how businesses can manage this, including:   • The changing role of social media in our lives   • The benefits and drawbacks of social media   • Helping employees distressed by social media use   • How to establish healthy social media use in the workplace #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, this week's podcast examines employee ‘burnout' at work. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by occupational health expert Dr Mark Harvey to discuss how it can be identified and prevented, in an episode covering:   • Causes and factors contributing to ‘burnout'   • Work situations where employees may be at risk   • Strategies to avoid employee stress   • An employer's obligations in protecting employees' mental health #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Mark Harvey. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Following the Prime Minister's statement on Sunday and updated workplace guidance issued this week, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson host a special edition of the podcast to discuss the latest developments and how business leaders should react, including;   · Managing risk in situations where social distancing is difficult             · The role of PPE in protecting against infection   · Supporting the mental health of employees working through the pandemic   · The outlook for vaccines and immunity testing #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Currently, one in five British workers is over the age of 50, and the percentage of workers aged 65+ is set to double over the next decade. This week's episode of Talking Work and Health discusses the implications of an ageing workforce for businesses.   Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by occupational health physician Dr Laura Crawford to explore how HR professionals can adapt to this changing demographic, including:     • Factors driving this demographic trend   • The value that older workers can bring to an organisation   • How businesses can maintain the health and wellbeing of older workers   • Supporting employees looking to transition to retirement Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. With Dr Laura Crawford. Executive produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

This week's episode of Talking Work and Health explores the effects of poor sleep and fatigue on employee health. A recent survey showed that nearly a quarter of the population are struggling with sleep during this pandemic, but the impact of fatigue on productivity and safety has been a longstanding workplace issue.   Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson discuss how businesses can manage the effects of fatigue in the workplace, including:   • Famous examples of disasters in which sleep and fatigue have played a role   • The impact of fatigue on employee performance and the cost to businesses   • Work situations with heightened risks of employee fatigue   • Identifying and avoiding sleep and fatigue issues in your workforce Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Anastasia Zawierucha. Executive produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Following government advice to work from home wherever possible, millions of people will be adapting to a sustained period of homeworking – in many cases for the first time. So in this special edition of Talking Work & Health, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson will be discussing how businesses can manage and support a remote workforce, including:   · Challenges and advantages of home working             · Home working trends – the changing labour market   · How to promote and embed optimal home working practises   · Communications strategies to keep employees engaged   · Learning from the lockdown – could home working be the new normal? #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

With businesses now facing an overwhelming array of challenges due to the Coronavirus, this special edition of Talking Work and Health covers the latest developments. Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson offer timely, practical advice for businesses, including:   • Examples of how different sectors are coping with Coronavirus   • Managing situations where social distancing is difficult   • Cleaning regimes, testing and PPE   • Protecting employees in higher-risk health categories   • The outlook for businesses in the longer term #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

This week's Talking Work and Health podcast explores how ill health can affect executive level decision making.   Following an extraordinary week in which the Prime Minister and Health Secretary have tested positive for Coronavirus, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson will explore:   · Famous examples of leaders who experienced serious health issues while holding office   · Health issues affecting senior leaders and the changing nature of executive pressure   · Managing situations in which a leader's performance is affected by a health condition   ·Succession strategies and development planning   #covid19 #leadership Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

On this week's episode of Talking Work and Health, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson are joined by Bee Gosai from the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service to discusses the challenges of dealing with stress in a busy, modern workplace, and how organisations can do more to help their staff. Talking Work & Health is a podcast series providing practical advice for HR Leaders on business-related health issues. In this episode:   · The causes and symptoms of stress. · How factors outside of work can impact on an employee's mental health. · Managing a return to work for employees recovering from stress. · How HR leaders can access free mental health support for employees. Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Anastasia Zawierucha. Executive produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

On this, the first episode of Talking Work and Health, Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson sit down to discuss how business can best prepare for pandemics – both in the immediate future as the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis, and in the years to come. Talking Work & Health is a podcast series providing practical advice for HR Leaders on business-related health issues.   In this episode:   • The global business impact of the current Coronavirus outbreak.   • How to limit misinformation and effectively communicate with staff regarding an outbreak.   • Business continuity and practical planning for a health emergency. Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Talking Work and Health is a new podcast hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simpson that addresses some of the big challenges facing healthy workplaces. From immediate issues like the coronavirus to long-term trends like our ageing workplace, Liam and Mark will guide you through the ways to best ensure a healthy, happy working life. Talking Work and Health is brought to you by Health Management, a Maximus UK company. Hosted by Liam Sloan and Dr Mark Simspon. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.