Stress and mental health is one of the biggest financial burdens in the workplace today costing UK businesses an estimated £26 billion annually. This equates to an average of £1000 per employee. Stress, anxiety and depression are the biggest cause of sickness absence in our society. Work related stress accounted for 45% of all working days lost to ill health in 2015/16.

Does your organisation have:

• a high rate of employee absenteeism due to stress?
• issues inspiring and motivating team members?
• No initiative in place to manage stress in the workplace?
• High levels of staff turnover

Who is this event aimed at?

Business owners, human resource managers, managing directors, senior managers and anyone involved in staff engagement and team building

What are the benefits of attending?

Delegates will further develop their understanding of employee relationships, creating a positive work culture to develop growth through improved motivation. Delegates will leave with a checklist on how to create a healthier workplace for employees. With tips on managing stress and improving mental health at work.

About the speakers

Helen Pettifer

Having previously worked as a Customer Service Manager in the security industry, Helen Pettifer set up Helen Pettifer Training in 2016 with the aim of raising awareness and standards in Customer Service practices.

As a consultant, she offers advise and support to companies on both internal and external Customer Service, providing knowledge and training on staff engagement, organisational processes, and customer experiences.

She is an Associate Member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a member of Toastmasters International and a Board Member for Young Enterprise.

Kerrie Brindle

Following a career in recruitment, Kerrie retrained as a personal trainer and nutrition & weight management advisor. An MBA graduate, Kerrie now combines her business acumen with her health and fitness knowhow, believing that living a more active, healthier life positively impacts your mental wellbeing, motivation and performance at work.

Kerrie set up beneFIT Health & Wellbeing in 2014, and works with organisations to create healthier workplaces through the delivery of health & wellbeing programmes, workshops, and health checks.

Kerrie is a Business Advisor for Young Enterprise.