Supporting healthier working lives - a masterclass

Training Session

Many employers are aware of the challenges caused by long-term sickness absence. However, the number of people unable to work is increasing. Employers may be less familiar with the steps they can take to help people stay in work. 

Keep Britain Working is a government-backed national initiative that aims to support people to stay, thrive, and progress in work. 

Organisations thrive by creating healthy, inclusive environments that support people throughout their working lives. 

Join Acas and guest speakers to: 

• explore how health at work is changing 
• understand the role employers can play in supporting people to stay in work 
• discuss practical approaches to health, inclusion and retention

Business Need

More people are leaving work because of ill health. Employers also face challenges with attendance, retention and workforce planning. 

Creating healthy and inclusive workplaces can:

• help organisations attract and retain talent
• improve productivity 
• support employee wellbeing. 

Hosted on Zoom, this digital masterclass will explore: 

• workplace health and wellbeing 
• the challenges and opportunities facing employers 
• supporting people to stay in work 
• creating healthy and inclusive workplace cultures 
• practical approaches to attendance and retention 
• workplace support for people with health conditions or disabilities

Training Suitable for

Those who would benefit from attending this event include: 

• line managers, supervisors and team leaders
• HR professionals
• business owners
• equality, diversity and inclusion leads 
• occupational health professionals 
• Trade Union/employee representatives
• wellbeing leads 
• individuals who wish to further their professional development

Session Outline

Supporting people to stay in work

• good practice in supporting attendance and wellbeing 
• having effective conversations at work 
• creating a supportive working environment 
• managing health-related issues fairly and consistently 
• building trust, engagement and inclusion 

Workplace health: challenges and opportunities

• factors affecting participation at work 
• supporting healthier working lives 
• the value of early intervention 
• approaches to workplace health and wellbeing 
• helping people stay in work 

Retention, inclusion and removing barriers

• supporting people with health conditions or disabilities 
• creating workplaces through inclusive design 
• practical approaches to retention and inclusion 
• support and adjustments at work 
• enabling people to thrive at work 

A practical approach

• learning from organisational experience 
• practical approaches to supporting people at work 
• developing sustainable support for people at work 
• innovation and emerging practice 
• key takeaways 

Please note: this programme may be subject to change to ensure the content reflects current best practice guidance.