Swindon Mindful Employer Network - May 2026

Swindon Mindful Employer Network presents:

Join fellow mindful employers from Swindon and the local area for vital discussions on loneliness, connection, and employee mental health in the workplace.

As part of our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series, in partnership with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind and Swindon Borough Council, this event will focus on tackling loneliness and isolation at work and explore how a lack of connection can impact mental health and wellbeing.

Aligned with Mental Health Awareness Week in May and Loneliness Awareness Week in June, the session will examine the challenges facing employees in hybrid and remote roles, freelancers, and younger workers. Gain insights, hear from our guest speakers, and engage in meaningful conversations to help create connected, inclusive, and supportive workplaces.

Loneliness and isolation are increasingly recognised as significant risks to mental health and wellbeing, particularly in modern working environments. Employees who feel disconnected are more likely to experience low mood, anxiety, reduced engagement, and poorer overall wellbeing, yet loneliness often goes unnoticed or unspoken in the workplace.

It is important for employers to understand the role they can play in building connection and belonging at work. This event will offer insights and practical strategies from expert speakers on how organisations can reduce isolation, foster meaningful connections, and create workplace cultures where employees feel supported, included, and able to thrive.

• Understand how loneliness impacts mental health at work
• Spot signs of isolation in hybrid and remote teams
• Learn practical ways to build connection and belonging
• Create a workplace culture that supports inclusion and wellbeing

• (Speakers TBC)

Anyone in the Swindon region and further afield is welcome to join us! The event will be of particular interest to:

• Business owners, HR professionals, and team leaders

• Mental Health, Wellbeing & EDI champions in the workplace

• Anyone looking to build a supportive and informed work culture

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind offers mental health support through counselling, therapy, and community programs. They provide information, and workshops, fostering well-being and aiding recovery. Their services focus on promoting mental wellness and aiding individuals in their journey toward improved mental health and resilience.

Swindon Borough Council is the local authority of the Borough of Swindon in Wiltshire. Swindon Borough council serves a population of over 230,000 and employs over 2,000 members of staff. The council is responsible for a wide range of services that serve the local population, these include adult & Childrens social care services, schools, housing and planning and waste collection. Swindon is a hub for businesses and organisations outside of London, and economic development is an important focus for the local authority. By 2030 Swindon aims to have “all the positive characteristics of a British city with one of the UK’s most successful economies; a low-carbon environment with compelling cultural, retail and leisure opportunities and excellent infrastructure”.

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Info: Open to audience, led by Business West & Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Hay Lane, Swindon, United Kingdom

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