We were asked many times during the pandemic to predict what the next six or 12 months had in store – which was almost impossible for us to forecast. Alternatively, we can predict what will be coming in the next twelve months when it comes to chronic disease – otherwise known as non-communicable diseases – which includes conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

  The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the duty of care that organizations have for employee well-being and how this sometimes requires extreme measures. Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez from International SOS highlights some key lessons learned during the pandemic.  

Dr Rodriguez-Fernandez explains how to put the H in HSE. Moving beyond safety: the case for health-promoting workplaces

Tackling mental health is not just the right thing to do, but an essential exercise in risk management, according to International SOS’ Dr Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez. 

Five ways any business can improve Workplace Wellness and Wellbeing according to Dr Rodriguez-Fernandez

I look at Non-communicable Diseases in the workplace, and what businesses can do to combat them, including International SOS’ six-point framework

Non-communicable diseases, have now been deemed a global epidemic according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Mining, one of the most hazardous occupations in the world, has also been shown to be one of the most at risk, with mine employees experiencing an alarmingly higher number of NCDs compared to the general population 

I speak to Energy Voice about on whether on or offshore, the work and lifestyle of a remote rotational worker is unique. While lucrative for some, it has long been associated with a high impact on mental health and wellbeing. 

I speak to Business travel magazine on how as companies prepare for a travel restart the wellbeing of their travelers is being placed high on the agenda 

On page 50 I  discuss how the desire to develop sophisticated mental wellbeing strategies to fulfil duty of care responsibilities and help employees with their mental health resilience is now far more widespread than ever 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the #mentalhealth of workers on rotation. 40% report experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year. I share with HR magazine how organisations, HR teams and managers with a #DutyofCare for remote #rotationalworkers need to be acutely aware of high impact on mental health this mode of working can have. 

 “There is an urgent need for increased focus, understanding and strategies to mitigate mental ill health and promote better #mentalhealth of the #remoterotationalworkforce. This is highlighted in our survey, which uncovers significantly high levels of critical mental ill health issues, including suicidal thoughts and depression among the remote rotational workers.” International SOS Dr Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez shares on PERSONNEL TODAY.