122: How to support health and wellbeing in the workplace

<div>The COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have created a unique 'perfect storm' for the work place and health and wellbeing. With uncertainty affecting many, and remote working leaving many employees feeling more isolated, how can businesses support mental health and improve the wellbeing of their staff? What lessons can we learn from this time that can be applied for the future?<br> <br> Joining host Stefan Gates is an expert panel including Amanda Scott, Director of Talent, Learning and D&amp;I, Compass Group, Sally Wilson, BSc, PhD, FRSA, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Employment Studies and Maggi Rose, Head of Programme Evolution, Mental Health at Work. They'll share their own experience, and offer up some practical ways we can all keep our workplace mental health in focus.<br> <br> <strong>About our panel<br> </strong><br> <strong>Amanda Scott, Director of Talent, Learning and D&amp;I, Compass Group<br> </strong><br> Amanda is an experienced HR professional with extensive generalist, talent and D&amp;I experience across a range of industry sectors including energy, financial services and hospitality. She has a proven track record in designing and leading delivery of the HR agenda for top FTSE companies.<br> <br> She started her career in the NHS before moving into financial services and then oil and gas.<br> <br> Amanda spent over 15 years with BP in a number of HR roles including leading the Global Graduate Programme. Joined Compass in 2018 to lead the Talent, Learning and D&amp;I agenda for the UK &amp; Ireland. She's passionate about inclusion and creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can join and progress their career.<br> <br> <strong>Sally Wilson, BSc, PhD, FRSA, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Employment Studies<br> </strong><br> Sally is based at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) in Brighton and has twenty years of research experience in occupational health, safety and wellbeing. She has worked with Mind, Macmillan, Epilepsy Action and the Government I