Experts in keeping employees happy will reveal the secrets to a contented staff at the second Wellbeing Symposium today.

HR professionals and business leaders will hear from speakers like nutritionalist and TV presenter Amanda Ursell and Lord Howe, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Health.

After a programme of talks in the morning, a series of workshops from motivational coaches and health managers will run in the afternoon.

Run by Pilory Barn Events and Wellbeing People, the conference aims to give tips and guidance on making staff more productive, more reliable and better able to do their job.

Wellbeing People managing director Ben McGannan said: “The Wellbeing Symposium is about showcasing best practice in the prevention of employee absence, good healthcare and sustainable health.

“It shows how Kent is at the forefront of the wellbeing agenda, demonstrating sector integration between the private, public and third sectors, through partnership working.

“For businesses, it’s the opportunity to see and share these best practices. It’s one of the biggest gathering of businesses in the South East getting together for health and wellbeing.”

The symposium takes place at the Kent Event Centre, Detling.

Details at www.thewellbeingsymposium2013.co.uk.