HR Means Business: HR's Role in Supporting Employees Through Cancer

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Barbara Wilson, Founder and Director of Working with Cancer

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Barbara Wilson - Founder of the social enterprise 'Working With Cancer' - about their latest research on how organisations can help support those in their workforce who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer. 

During the conversation they discuss : 

• Why do so few organisations seem to have a cancer policy in place
• Poor level of coaching offered to managers and directors to have necessary sensitive conversations with employees having cancer treatment (78% have not provided training)
• Why work is so important to cancer patients undergoing treatment
• What workplace adjustments are offered, and which ones are still needed
• The need for HR to have clear policies and practices that are easily accessible and understood by employees 
• Reintegrating employees after their cancer treatment
• Advice for HR on having open conversations and the need to be understanding and supportive

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