The Affinity Health at Work Research Consortium, co-chaired by Dr Rachel Lewis and Dr Jo Yarker, has recently launched the ground-breaking Professional Framework for Workplace Wellbeing, which is the first multi-disciplinary, integrated evidence-informed foundation for the profession. The Research Consortium brings together range of organisations and stakeholders such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM). The framework is an evidence-based, seven-stage, multi-disciplinary tool defining competent, ethical, and effective wellbeing practice. It supports professionals across career stages and aids in identifying key knowledge, skills, and development areas. It is comprehensive in scope and offers the potential for accredited development and clarity of career progression.  

In this episode of POW, we hear Rachel Lewis in conversation with The ABP’s Clodagh O’Reilly and Rob Feltham. Topics covered include: the current complex, fragmented and siloed nature of the workplace wellbeing profession; business and professional drivers for the creation of the Framework; how it was developed; its significance for workplace wellbeing practitioners; the adaptability and modular nature of the Framework; and the assessment of organisational readiness. 

Rachel Lewis PhD, MSc, CPsychol is an Occupational Psychologist, multi-award winning expert in wellbeing at work, Managing Partner at Affinity Health at Work, Reader at Birkbeck, University of London and international speaker and writer. You can find out more about Rachel here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lewis-48a1a011/  

The Professional Framework for Wellbeing Professionals Report is available as a free download from Affinity Heath at Work: https://www.affinityhealthatwork.com/professional-framework-for-workp A starting point for professionals wishing to apply the Framework is to use the associated self-assessment tool which is available at a small charge.  

Clodagh O’Reilly is an Honorary Member and past chair of The ABP and currently heads The ABP’s member services.  

Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

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