Presenteeism in the UK and Japan: Reflections and Policy Implications

17 October 2025 Time 12:00–13:30 (UK time) / 20:00–21:30 (Japan time)

Webinar FREE FOR ALL

This webinar is run jointly by SOM and the Japanese Association of Occupational Health Law. It provides insights into the experience and regulation of presenteeism in the workplace in Japan and the UK and future policy options in this area.

Co-Chairs

•    Professor Neil Greenberg (President, Society of Occupational Medicine)
•    Professor Takenori Mishiba (Deputy Representative Director, Japan Association of Occupational Health Law)

Speakers

•    Professor Gail Kinman (Birkbeck, University of London)
•    Associate Professor Makoto Okawara (School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan)

Program Schedule

•    12:00–12:10 (UK) / 20:00–20:10 (JP): Opening remarks by the co-chairs
•    12:10–12:25 (UK) / 20:10–20:25 (JP): Presentation by Professor Gail Kinman
•    12:25–12:35 (UK) / 20:25–20:35 (JP): Q&A
•    12:35–12:50 (UK) / 20:35–20:50 (JP): Presentation by Dr. Makoto Okawara
•    12:50–13:00 (UK) / 20:50–21:00 (JP): Q&A
•    13:00–13:25 (UK) / 21:00–21:25 (JP): General discussion
•    13:25–13:30 (UK) / 21:25–21:30 (JP): Closing remarks by the co-chairs

FREE for ALL. Register for the event here