Media, Press & Publications
Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez is a recognized voice in workplace health and wellness. He is
frequently featured in international media, sharing insights on mental health, corporate wellness, and
pandemic response. Below is a selection of media appearances, articles, and academic publications
featuring Dr. Rodrigo.
RT International
Media Coverage
Dr Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez explains the different Government approaches to COVD19 response
Financial Times
Publications
I explain in the FT how the new era of quarantine has created a muddled set of travel rules
GBN News
Media Coverage
I talk to Rosie Wright and Simon McCoy on the Great British Breakfast on the Mental Health and Wellbeing implications with working from home
talkRADIO
Media Coverage
Discussed the latest lockdown measures, vaccine rollout, and
prospects for reopening society
prospects for reopening society
talkRADIO
Media Coverage
Advised on how employees can raise mental health concerns to
employers during the pandemic
employers during the pandemic
Business Wire
Publications
I discuss with Business wire the implications of he post-holiday return to work “Blue Monday”
Yahoo Finance
Publications
I talk to Yahoo Finance on addressing burnout and crisis fatigue in the workplace
Startup Magazine
Publications
I talk about how to shine a spotlight on the increasing importance of mental health resilience for global workforces
The Economic Times
Publications
I discuss the result of our risk outlook for 2024 and the implications for large organizations on mental health
People Management
Publications
Many organisations guilty of ‘mental health washing’, survey finds
London Business Journal
Publications
Beyond Blue Monday: I Share Advice on Addressing Burnout and Crisis Fatigue in The Workplace
HR Review
Publications
I speak to HR review on how to support Men’s mental health in the workplace
Benefits Expert
Publications
Wrote about making mental health central to workplace culture through
leadership and innovation
leadership and innovation
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Strategic Risk
Publications
Discussed how the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated mental distress and why addressing
mental health is essential for risk management
mental health is essential for risk management
Afghanistan NCDs
Publications
Spoke about a global NCD epidemic affecting both developing and
developed regions (Monaco to Afghanistan)
developed regions (Monaco to Afghanistan)
International SOS
Media Coverage
Dr Rodriguez-Fernandez explains how the COVID19 vaccine rollout with play out.
MSN News
Media Coverage
I chat to Businesswire on how organizations can support employees to tackle mental health and wellbeing issues
MSN News
Media Coverage
I speak about how South African businesses should be prepared for future health-related challenges
MSN News
Media Coverage
I speak to ITIJ on the implications of travel resumption across the globe and the implications from a health lens
Woman
Publications
I speak to Woman magazine on the mental health implications of boundary setting in the workplace
Energy Voice
Publications
Interviewed about the unique mental health challenges faced by remote rotational workers, both onshore and offshore
Continuity Central
Media Coverage
Highlighted lessons learned about duty of care for employee wellbeing during
the pandemic
the pandemic
Drilling Contractor (IADC)
Publications
Explained how to “put the H in HSE,” making the case for health-
focused workplaces
focused workplaces
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Global (re)Insurance
Publications
Argued that tackling mental health is not only right but also critical for risk
management (International SOS perspective)
management (International SOS perspective)
Academic Publications
Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors in Indonesian Miners:
Longitudinal Findings from the COPPER Study.” – R. Rodriguez-Fernández, F. Celletti, K. Haripurnomo, et al.
Governments must catch up with workplace non-communicable disease prevention. – R. Rodriguez-Fernández.
Rheumatic heart disease: findings from an occupational cohort in Papua, Indonesia.” – R. Rodriguez-Fernández, et al
Non-communicable diseases and tuberculosis: anticipating the impending global storm.” – Z. Solomos, K.P. Puchner, R. Rodriguez-Fernandez, et al.
The double burden of disease among mining workers in Papua, Indonesia: at the crossroads between old and new health paradigms.” – R. Rodriguez-Fernández, R.M. Amiya.
Taking Workplace Health Promotion Global: The Art of Cultural Integration.” – R. Rodriguez-Fernandez, A.M. Kirby.
Keynote Talks & Conferences
○ Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
○ Australia–Indonesia Centre
○ IADC Annual Health Conference – Amsterdam
Speaker on “Health Metric Evaluation” at the International Association of Drilling Contractors conference
○ Danish Business Association – Copenhagen
Talk on “The Business Impact of Health and Future Trends” to business leaders.
○ Remote Site Medical Conference – Abu Dhabi
Presentation on “NCD Prevention in Remote Locations: The Role of the Private Sector.
○ ASCEND Asia-Pacific Forum – Sri Lanka
Session on “Regional Capacity Building for Non- Communicable Diseases in the Asia Pacific Region.