Overview
Join the IWFM Midlands Region for our lunchtime webinar on ‘Hidden addiction in the workplace’.
The webinar will be presented by motivational speaker Patrick Ball, a founder member of Musgrave and Ball which was born after noticing a huge problem in the business world where organisations struggle to cope with the stigma around alcoholism and addiction.
Musgrove and Ball empower UK businesses to create thriving workplaces. This is achieved by tackling critical areas like employee addiction, drug and alcohol awareness, health and safety, employee engagement and fostering a culture of trust.
This holistic approach leads to stronger, more successful organisations where employees feel valued and supported. Whether you are a Company Director, FM Manager or an FM Employee, join us to improve your knowledge and awareness in this very important area of health and wellbeing.
Speakers
Patrick Ball
Patrick Ball is one of the biggest addiction motivational speakers in the UK and shares his signature presentation "Hiding Addiction In The Workplace" educating employees around alcohol problems and substance abuse in the workplace.
"Doctors Told Me I'd Be Dead By Christmas"
Patrick is a recovering alcohol addict who surrendered to alcohol and drugs on the 29th of July 2019. Something broke inside him at 8am that day after realising the impact that his drinking and drug abuse was having on his family and career.
He worked for some of the biggest companies in the UK and shares his experiences of how people cover up their problem, hide it from their families and peers, but most importantly the health and safety risks associated with addiction.
We often only hear about the stories where workers have lost their jobs, but Patrick drums home the importance of coming forward if you are struggling and the support your company will give if you do open up.
He shows the health and safety risks of coming into work under the influence, as well as the danger you could be putting yourself and fellow colleagues under if you cover up for someone you know could have a problem.
He shows your workers tips on how to spot signs of alcohol problems and substance abuse in the workplace and how to approach someone who may be struggling.
William Gabriel
William (Bill) has recently retired from full time working and has joined the IWFM People Development Special Interest Group (SIG) to support workplace and facilities management (WFM) professionals in advancing careers and developing skills and competences. Bill is an Incorporated mechanical engineer who has moved into a career in property and facilities management specialising in FM health and safety and statutory compliance in both the private and public sectors.
‘I am very much looking forward to working with WFM professionals moving forward and hope to see many of you at the various events run by the SIG and the IWFM Midlands Region in the near future’.