OneWish for International Women’s Day

OneWISH for IWD – Break the Bias

When: Tuesday 8th March 2022 – 10am – 3pm
Where: Zoom virtual event.
How: 
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OneWISH is working to break biases in the field of Health & Safety, and we agree with International Women’s Day when they say that โ€œwhether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isnโ€™t enough, action is needed to level the playing field.โ€

To support International Women’s Day and this theme we are hosting a series of presentations and panels to explore this subject.

Morning Sessions and Speakers:
The morning will look at what bias looks like in 2022 and how we can understand it in the context of the H&S world, including a presentation on bias and diversity, a panel showcasing latest research, and a case study of some rising stars talking about the bias and challenges they have faced and are overcoming.

10:00 – Welcome by event MC, OneWISH Executive Committee Member Melissa Mark and Introduction by One WISH co-founder Louise Hosking

10:20 – The Big Picture: What is the role of diversity and inclusion in 2022 and how do we supercharge the change to create more inclusive cultures
Alex Evreinoff – Managing Director at INvolve

10:50 – Panel Discussion: The Evidence and Data. 
Chaired by Lorenzo Visentin – Group Environment, Health & Safety Director at Arriva Group. Lorenzo will be joined by Dr. Sarah Cumbers – Director of Evidence and Impact, Lloydโ€™s Register Foundation, Filipa Da Silva Marques – HR Operations Manager at ERM, and Laura Aucott – Associate Director at HSE Recruitment and Executive Network Group

11:35 – A Case Study Discussion to understand the biases and challenges women in H&S face
Discussion between Bobbie Grant – IES Global Snr EHS Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific & Joan Chelangat – OHS Officer at Base Titanium Ltd.  Moderated by Tamara Parris – OneWISH Executive Committee member

Afternoon Sessions and Speakers:
The afternoon will showcase leadership in improving diversity, equity and inclusion in H&S, including presentations and Q&As from those working to create change. We are also celebrating the fact that for the first time ever, five of the largest H&S membership bodies in the world all have female Presidents. The 5 Presidents are joining a panel, chaired by our own Chair to discuss female leadership and their own learning.

12:45 – Presidentsโ€™ Panel Discussion: The women leading the charge in professional membership organisations
Chaired by OneWISH Chair Anne Gardner-AstonAnne will be joined by Christl Aggus โ€“ President, Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) , Julie Barratt โ€“ President, Chartered Institute of Environment Health (CIEH) , Ruth Denyer โ€“ Co-President, International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), Louise Hosking โ€“ President, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Christine Sullivan โ€“ President-Elect, American Society of Safety Professionals(ASSP)

13:45 – Reflections on female leadership
A live discussion, picking up on themes from the Presidentsโ€™ Panel. Chaired by Melissa Markand questions moderated by Tamara ParrisOneWISH Executive Committee members.

14:00 – Coalition Member case study: How a leading corporate ‘Breaks the Bias’
 Paul Hendry  – Vice President HSE at Jacobs will be joined by others from his organisation

14:45 – Conference summary and wrap up
Jennet Arshimova and Melissa Mark, OneWISH Executive Committee

14:50 โ€“ Join the movement!  Why Lโ€™Oreal supports OneWISH and invitation to become a member
Malcolm Staves – Global Vice President Health & Safety at L’Orรฉal and Co-Founder of OneWISH