Post-pandemic wellbeing of young professionals: Construction’s next challenge?

29 March 2023

16.00 - 17.00 BST

The pandemic has brought about a change in working patterns and an increased focus on wellbeing in many industries. Recent entrants to the construction industry may face new challenges compared with their counterparts a few years ago as they adapt to new ways of working, including remote working and less in-person collaboration.

How well does construction compare with other industries in looking after the wellbeing of young professionals? How do we teach skills and behaviours to new graduates that they may have previously learnt via ‘osmosis’ from five days a week of in-person working? What additional pressures has the pandemic placed on the mental health of new entrants and how are issues such as stress, anxiety and depression being addressed?

Moderator: 

• Maria Coulter, Non-Executive Director (and former Diversity and Inclusion Chair), Construction Industry Council

Panellists:

• Lara Ayash, Managing Director, LAMC
• Hayley Farrell, Global Wellbeing and Resilience Manager, Arcadis
• Michelle Williams, Senior Construction and Development Manager, Igloo Regeneration

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