Webinar Programme 2024

We are delighted to continue hosting our popular Interactive Webinars, this year sponsored by PPWD. The programme will reflect our 50th anniversary theme Campaigning to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

Through the year, there will be expert speakers on stress- and wellbeing-related topics that play a part in reaching sustainable solutions to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

Anyone who cares about achieving better mental health in our society should attend these webinars!

Webinar Dates 2024

If you would like to speak or have suggestions for subjects that could be covered in future webinars, please contact Carole Spiers, chair@isma.org.uk – we are always open to ideas. You can see details of past webinars here.

Wednesday 29^th May 19.30 – 20.30

Shattering the Silence About Menopause:
Tackling the Stigma and Increasing Awareness of Menopause in the Workplace

Helen Tomlinson, UK Government Menopause Employment Champion

In conversation with

Adam Pavey, Partner, Beyond Corporate

moderated by Noam Dvir, ISMA^UK Trustee

With close to four million women aged 45 to 55 employed in the UK and women over 50 representing a significant and growing percentage of the workforce, there are few workplaces where menopause is not being experienced by workers. Menopause can cause a wide range of physical and mental health symptoms, which can be unpredictable, difficult to manage, and debilitating.

In March, the Department of Work and Pensions and Helen Tomlinson produced a report, Shattering the Silence About Menopause, to open the dialogue, tackle the stigma, and increase awareness of menopause in the workplace. This is an issue everyone encounters, whether first-hand, or via colleagues, families, and friends, so it’s essential that we break the taboo and provide support for women in the workplace.

This webinar takes the form of an open conversation between Helen Tomlinson, the government’s first Menopause Employment Champion, and Adam Pavey, a specialist in employment law and a leading voice on menopause discrimination in the workplace.

Join us, as Helen and Adam discuss progress since the No Time to Step Back Report was launched on World Menopause Day last October and future plans, including the development of a national allyship programme, ensuring no one is isolated and everyone has someone they can talk to.

Sponsored by PPWD, specialists in the facilitation of programmes that bridge non-technical skills from trauma management to investigations, learning reviews, fair culture, wellbeing, and leadership

About Helen Tomlinson

Helen is the Government’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion. Working alongside the Department for Work and Pensions, Helen helps employers develop policies that empower women who experience menopause to stay and progress in work. Helen has advocated gender equity throughout her 30-year career in recruitment, employability, and commercial management. Applying the principles of education and allyship to create cultural change, Helen has built a clearly defined strategy to support women’s health throughout their careers. Helen is also Head of Talent & Inclusion (UK and Ireland) for the Adecco Group, global leaders in HR solutions. Her pioneering podcast on menopause and work inspired Adecco to design and implement one of the UK’s first corporate menopause policies.

About Adam Pavey

Adam is a partner in the Beyond Corporate employment team. He started his legal career at Rowlands in Manchester and has always specialised in employment law, with a particular interest in discrimination. He acts mostly for companies but also brings cases on behalf of employees in tribunals. Adam has acted for large international companies as well as representing doctors and nurses within the NHS. Through his work in the field of discrimination, he has become a leading voice on menopause discrimination within the workplace. Adam advises on HR issues as well as representing clients in employment tribunals and appeal courts.

About Noam Dvir

Noam is a seasoned clinical neuroscientist with a decade of expertise investigating the biological underpinnings of mental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in psychology, Noam aspires to leverage her background in biology and psychology to offer professional support with mental health. Passionate about neurodiversity, she strives to bridge the gap between physiological responses and mental health, translating complex findings into accessible information for a broader audience.

What’s the Format?

ISMA^UK webinars are held online at approximately six-week intervals, alternating between lunchtime and evening sessions. Following a welcome by ISMA^UK, there will be a speaker or a panel discussion lasting for up to 45 minutes followed by Q & A and networking for 15 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to share thoughts on the presentation, discuss current issues, and make new connections.

Who are the Webinars for?

ISMA^UK Interactive Webinars are of value to anyone with an interest in stress management, HR, workplace performance, wellbeing and associated themes. They will be especially relevant for organisers and practitioners in stress management, business leaders, managers and employees, HR managers, consultants and trainers.

What Attendees Say

ISMA^UK Interactive Webinars are growing in popularity all the time – make sure you don’t miss out on these informative and often inspirational webinars! This is what attendees have to say about them –

“A very professional insight”

“Thought-provoking”

“Excellent session – well worthwhile”

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