Webinar - How to reverse the rise of work-related stress.
30 October 2025
A 40-minute webinar for HR and Line Managers, in partnership with Teladoc Health, in advance of International stress awareness week (3-7 Nov).
About this event
The fastest growing contributor to sickness absence and economic inactivity due to sickness in the UK is mental health amongst the 16-34 age group.
We look at what the evidence* is telling us. And at why this demands new thinking in wellbeing – balancing individual interventions with organisational aspects. We also consider how the services employers already have in place can help.
[*Background info / evidence]
The HSE will publish its annual work-related ill health and injury statistics in November (usually around 20th). In 2024, the rate of self-reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety – at 776,000 cases - was still higher than the pre-pandemic level, but had decreased from 910,000 in 2022/23.
Younger workers, specifically those aged 18-24 are more likely to experience work-related stress and are less likely to discuss their stress levels with line managers.
And those aged 18-24 are three times more likely to have needed time off due to deteriorating health caused by NHS waits than those aged 55+.
This is impacting economic inactivity as well as absence. A quarter of those who are economically inactive due to ill-health are under the age of 35, according to the Keep Britain Working review. In the 16-34 age group, the largest increase in long-term sickness was observed for mental health conditions like depression, bad nerves and anxiety, according to ONS.
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This 40-min webinar will take place on Thursday 30th October 2025, at 11:00hrs and will be hosted on Zoom.
If you would like to submit a question for our expert speakers, please do so via email to eb.enquiries@generali.co.uk no later than Friday 24th October 2025.
A recording will be made available to all registered attendees after the event.
This webinar is part of a series of conversations for HR professionals and Line Managers, presented by Generali UK Employee Benefits, in partnership with our independent wellbeing experts. To learn more about our webinar schedule for the coming months, please click here.
Expert Speakers
Dr. Victoria Parlane
Chartered Psychologist
Teladoc Health
Dr. Victoria Parlane is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Health Psychologist, with over 17 years of experience working in psychological practice.
Victoria has a particular interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is an active member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS). Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, she supports individuals in navigating challenges and building meaningful, healthier lives.
Her expertise covers a wide spectrum of issues, including anxiety, depression, health anxiety, stress (including workplace stress), trauma recovery, grief and loss, long-term health conditions, chronic pain, fatigue-related conditions, lifestyle changes, and interpersonal difficulties. She has worked extensively with clients adjusting to illness, treatment, and recovery, as well as those seeking to improve wellbeing, self-confidence, and relationships.
With her compassionate, evidence-based approach, Victoria helps people move forward with resilience and clarity, equipping them with the tools to live bett
Kay Needle
Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Specialist
Generali UK Employee Benefits
With over 15 years of experience in employee wellbeing, Early Intervention, and disability claims, Kay has previously worked with multiple brokers and intermediaries before bringing her expertise to Generali. Kay is dedicated to optimising service delivery and outcomes through Generali's ecosystem of specialist wellbeing providers, and supporting employers to enhance absence management approaches to align with best practice from the rehabilitation space.
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