Creating an inclusive, safe and supportive workplace
We want to be an organisation that values compassionate management and supports people to bring their authentic self, every day, to a fair, inclusive, safe and supportive workplace.
Tony Vickers-Byrne
As well as chairing PHE's Health and Work Programme Board, Tony is our Director of HR and has over twenty years' experience at director level, primarily in the NHS. This included roles at the Royal Brompton & Harefield and the Royal Surrey, Guildford NHS trusts. Tony was HR Director at the Health Protection Agency prior to PHE.
Tony is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Making the workplace a safe space to be LGB&T
Being yourself at work is key to being able to achieve both your personal and professional potential.
Giving staff strong foundations and opportunities
...wellbeing and physical activity. Like any good employer PHE wants to ensure that we are investing well and effectively so that our staff have strong foundations and opportunities to grow...
Towards a national model of workplace wellbeing
...free on the Charter website. You can find more information on these – and the standards themselves – here. Featured image via NHS Image Library. Used under Crown Copyright....
Right people, right time, right place
...in the right place at the right time, with the right skills. Many of our staff undertake highly specialist roles, ranging from radiation protection scientists and healthcare scientists to social...
Employers working together for the health and wellbeing of their staff
The past few weeks have seen PHE involved in some exciting initiatives with other employers who share our commitment to taking good care of the physical health and mental wellbeing of their staff. There is a real groundswell of energy …
Respecting and valuing diversity in the workforce
...Survey identified a figure of 1.5%, a similar proportion to those identifying as the Hindu population in England and Wales in the 2011 Census. The true proportion, I am told...
Making work a safe place for those experiencing domestic violence
We are in the midst of the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women, a national movement to raise awareness and prompt action across the world. Public Health England...
Supporting people when they need it most
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Improving health in the workplace, Mental health
...our organisation who are facing these very real challenges and doing their best in circumstances that aren't going to change overnight. We know there is still a job to do,...