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DESCRIPTION: Northern Ireland’s biggest workplace wellbeing event attract
 s 170+ HR professionals and operational managers to network and explore th
 e challenges and opportunities facing their business in creating a positiv
 e and healthy workplace. \n\n  \nThis event will take place on Wednesday 4
  June 2025 at the Galgorm Resort. \n\n The annual event\, hosted by BBC He
 alth Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly\, will feature a host of expert s
 peakers\, best-practice examples\, alongside case studies and peer learnin
 g to help local employers prepare for the future. \n\n Come along and be i
 nspired to make your workplace the best it can be for your people. \n\n KE
 YNOTE SPEAKER: Clarke Carlisle\, Former Professional Footballer\, Presente
 r and Mental Health speaker \n\n Breakout sessions: \n\n Addiction: Unders
 tanding and Supporting Recovery in the Workplace \n\n Whether it’s subst
 ance and alcohol abuse\, addiction affects employees across all industries
 . This session will explore the reality of addiction\, how it impacts ment
 al health and workplace performance\, and the importance of compassionate\
 , stigma-free support. Learn how employers and colleagues can create a sup
 portive environment that promotes recovery\, resilience\, and overall well
 being. \n\n Domestic Abuse: Recognising and Responding in the Workplace \n
 \n Domestic abuse can have a profound impact on employees’ mental health
 \, safety\, and job satisfaction. Workplaces have a crucial role in offeri
 ng support and creating a safe environment. This session will raise awaren
 ess of domestic abuse\, its workplace impact\, and practical steps employe
 rs and colleagues can take to provide support and foster a culture of safe
 ty and empowerment. \n\n The Parenthood Journey: Fertility\, Adoption and 
 Parental Support \n\n The journey to parenthood is not always a straightfo
 rward one\, and employers have a positive role to play when it comes to su
 pporting their people\, whatever stage of the journey they are on. This se
 ssion will focus on some of challenges employees face\, the role of workpl
 ace support\, and ways to foster an inclusive and understanding environmen
 t. \n\n We'll hear from individuals and companies about what has worked we
 ll as people navigate their way to becoming parents and how they can be su
 pported when parental responsibilities begin. \n\n Mental Health: Every Mi
 nd Matters in the Workplace \n\n Mental health remains one of the biggest 
 workplace challenges for employers and employees. In a pressurised world\,
  employers are increasingly aware of the mental wellbeing of their people\
 , but what are the challenges and how can businesses support their people 
 appropriately? \n\n This session will consider some of the issues\, what o
 rganisations are doing and practical tips to ensure every mind matters at 
 work. \n
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LOCATION:Galgorm Resort\, 136 Fenaghy Road\, Ballymena BT42 1EA
ORGANIZER:mailto:katherine.mcknight@bitcni.org.uk
SUMMARY:Healthy Working Lives Conference 2025
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/business-in-the-community-northern-ireland/heal
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