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The Talk Works Podcast

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Released: 2025-05-13

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3 Episodes

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3 Episodes

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Released: 2025-05-13

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002: How to Support Employees During Sick Leave with Vicki Kneafsey

Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace. In this episode, host Jen Cottam speaks with Vicki Kneafsey, HR Manager for the outsourced

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Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace.

In this episode, host Jen Cottam speaks with Vicki Kneafsey, HR Manager for the outsourced partnership at Jackson Hogg, about how organisations can better support employees during sick leave.

Vicki shares why first-line managers are key to shaping workplace culture and highlights the urgent need to equip them with the skills to handle mental health challenges empathetically and confidently.

You’ll learn how to conduct meaningful first check-ins, design flexible return-to-work plans, and stay connected with employees without overstepping boundaries.

Vicki also shares common pitfalls, such as being overly transactional and shares best practices that promote employee wellbeing and business outcomes.

Visit Talk Works: https://talk-works.org.uk/

Connect with Jen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencottam/

Connect with Vicki:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriakneafsey/

Episode ID: 1000708211392

GUID: bea68438-6e6a-4b52-8db8-3aa9f921ab85

Release Date: 13/05/2025, 06:30:19

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Welcome to the Talk Works Podcast, hosted by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Cottam.

With more people reporting mental health conditions each year, knowing how to find the right support, whether for your employees or yourself, has never been more important.

In the Talk Works podcast Jen and her guests have open, honest conversations about mental health, exploring the different types of therapy and offering practical insights on seeking help or supporting others in the workplace.

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