Workplace Wellbeing: What REALLY works?

Alex Clapp is a business leader, entrepreneur and workplace wellbeing advocate with 25+ years’ experience building and leading organisations. Following his own recovery journey, Alex founded Claritee to challenge traditional workplace culture and create more
meaningful connections. This vision has evolved into Claritee Circle – a digital wellbeing ecosystem connecting organisations, experts and communities to help people and workplaces thrive.

Jordanna leads Myerson’s people strategy and has extensive experience in talent, reward, employee engagement, and organisational development. She will discuss the people and cultural dimensions of EOT transitions, and how to ensure long-term employee buy-in.

Steve has worked in the financial services for more than 23 years delivering advice to both individual and corporate clients, having worked with corporate clients from all sectors ranging from 2-3 man start-ups to multinational household names.

“Employee benefits can feel overwhelming.  It’s a tangle of group life policies, health cash plans, pension schemes, and everything in between. My job is to cut through that complexity and build something coherent: a benefits suite where each element works in its own right and all of them work together”

Martina Witter is a Director of Award Winning Rapha Therapy & Training Services, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, Keynote Speaker, Confidence coach ,Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Author , Podcast Host ( Rivers to Resilience), Blogger, Resilience Expert, Founder of Black Mental Wealth and Cofounder of Black Women in Business and Professionals Network. She is a Vice Chair of Greater Manchester Combined Authority Race Equality Panel CIPD Manchester Committee Member (Student Lead ) and Co-Chair Pro-Manchester Wellbeing Champions Committee. Martina has over 20 years experience working within the wellbeing and mental health field empowering diverse Individuals (children and adults ) and organizations to leverage resilience, reduce stress and develop sustainable strong mindsets that allows them to turn bottlenecks into breakthroughs, increase performance and productivity in organizations.

Alison is based in the City Centre where she is a consultant with the commercial legal practise Lockett Loveday McMahon Solicitors and she also has her own business advisory company.

Alison is a champion of equality in the workplace, recognising the importance of diversity, inclusion and the promotion of health and well-being at work ( both mental and physical). This is not in response to ‘ the latest trend’ but is something she has done throughout her thirty plus year career. In addition, she is keen to support the future generation – promoting links between the workplace and schools /colleges/ and our Universities and working with various mentoring programs.

Alison is a keen supporter of North West Business Community, being a Director and is part of the pro-manchester, Wellbeing Champions Committee. She is also an Ambassador for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity (which raises money for and promotes awareness of the experience of homelessness). Her chosen charity in her role as Chair of pro-manchester is the Pankhurst Trust, incorporating  Manchester Women’s Aid which is celebrating its 50^th year providing domestic abuse services across Greater Manchester. Its particular focus this year is in  on raising funds for children who are the victims of domestic abuse and who make up the greatest number of those living temporarily in MWA refuges.

Alison is a member of the Northern Power Woman Power List, and the Women of the Year Awards. She regularly provides comment to the media- National press, radio and television.

With over 30 years’ experience in health, social care and addiction recovery, Steve Jones has dedicated his career to improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities affected by substance misuse and mental health challenges.

Beginning his career in Youth and Community Services, Steve developed early interventions for young people and families impacted by addiction, later leading one of the North West’s largest drug and alcohol charities. His leadership and passion for quality care have shaped the delivery of compassionate, effective treatment services across the UK.

Now Deputy CEO at Steps Together Group, Steve continues to drive the organisation’s mission to change lives through high-quality, person-centred care. He is also deeply committed to workplace wellbeing, helping employers and teams recognise, prevent and respond to issues such as stress, burnout, and addiction within professional environments.

Recognised twice by HM The Queen for his outstanding contribution to social care, Steve remains an advocate for innovation and collaboration between public, private, and corporate wellbeing initiatives. His role on the Pro-Manchester Wellbeing Champions Committee allows him to share his expertise and promote healthier, more resilient workplaces across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Clover Hudson is a Service Portfolio Manager at Freshfields, where she works at the intersection of strategy, governance, and service delivery. Alongside her day-to-day role, Clover is passionate about creating inclusive workplace cultures, supporting colleague wellbeing, and bringing people together through community and social initiatives.

Based in Manchester, she has led a wide range of wellbeing, engagement, and networking activities, from mental health and wellbeing events to fundraising, volunteering and community projects. Clover is also actively involved in charity governance and organisational development, helping not-for-profit organisations strengthen their strategy, people practices and long-term sustainability.
Known for her practical, people-focused approach, Clover enjoys connecting individuals and organisations, sharing experiences, and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations that help workplaces thrive.