D&I and Wellbeing
Community Event: DI&W – Empowering Line Managers: Enhancing Team and Personal Wellbeing Through Leadership
Wednesday 7th May, 11am – 12pm BST
The role of the line manager has evolved in recent years to include not only commercial success but also to look after the wellbeing of their teams. Managers play a pivotal role in supporting employee wellbeing, for example through dictating workload and working practices, fostering inclusivity, and building trust and connection, making them essential to the development of a thriving, high-performing organisation.
This session will discuss some of the challenges facing line managers and look at how HR leaders can help to equip them to contribute to better mental health – for their teams and for themselves.
This community is intended for senior HR professionals with responsibility for D&I, Wellbeing and the role of the organisation in society. It offers an excellent platform for sharing, discussing, and comparing challenges and successes with peers.
Throughout the year, the community meets to address topical issues and stays connected via a WhatsApp group, regular updates, and networking opportunities. Members of the community can stay informed with access to our webpage of curated content to enhance their knowledge.
Speakers
Alison Unsted
Chief Executive Officer, MindForward Alliance
Alison is responsible for setting the overall vision and strategy for MindForward Alliance, along with the executive management of all company operations.
Alison oversees all business operations and MindForward Alliance activities to ensure they produce outcomes that are consistent with the overall strategy and mission, as well as aligned with organisation values. Alison’s role is instrumental in setting the standards for workplace mental health globally, through leadership of our Thriving at Work programmes.
Alison has over 25 years’ experience gained in both operational and specialist global HR leadership roles across professional services, retail and STEM industries working for employers such as law firm Hogan Lovells, the John Lewis Partnership and BAE Systems plc. She is a subject matter expert in the field of diversity, inclusion, and workplace wellbeing.
Alison has two children and a dog which keeps her busy outside of her work. Alison enjoys Pilates, walking the dog, tennis and reading.
Jaan Madan
Senior Training Consultant
Jaan supports the design and delivery of the Global training and workforce development programmes at MindForward Alliance. His skills lie in translating our members/ clients needs into globally relevant, skills based learning programmes. Jaan also supports our members/clients to embed their global training programmes, enabling them to create the conditions for sustainable behaviour and culture change.
Jaan has always worked in developing healthier communities. For the last 12 years in supporting workplaces to develop mentally healthier workforce. Prior to this he managed services in social care, mental health and young people support services.
Outside of work, Jaan loves to travel and explore new cultures and communities.
