Employee Wellbeing & Mental Health Governance Training Course: Prioritizing Employee Wellbeing

Introduction

Employee Wellbeing & Mental Health Governance training empowers organizations to create a supportive and thriving work environment by prioritizing employee wellbeing and mental health. This course focuses on analyzing workplace stressors, implementing effective wellbeing programs, and understanding the impact of mental health governance on employee engagement and organizational productivity. Participants will learn to develop mental health policies, utilize wellness assessment tools, and understand the intricacies of using communication and training to foster a culture of support and resilience. By mastering employee wellbeing governance, professionals can enhance their ability to build a healthy and productive workforce, mitigate potential mental health risks, and contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable work environment.

The increasing awareness of mental health challenges and the evolving expectations of modern employees necessitate a comprehensive understanding of employee wellbeing governance best practices. This course delves into the nuances of stress management, work-life balance, and psychological safety, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored strategies. By integrating human resources expertise with wellness principles, this program enables organizations to lead initiatives that maximize employee wellbeing and drive long-term organizational success.

Target Audience:

• Human resources managers
• Wellbeing officers
• Mental health advocates
• C-suite executives
• Team leaders
• Organizational development specialists
• Learning and development managers
• Consultants
• Individuals interested in workplace wellbeing
• Employee assistance program (EAP) providers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of employee wellbeing and mental health governance.
• Implement techniques for analyzing workplace stressors and identifying mental health risks.
• Understand the role of mental health policies and programs in promoting employee wellbeing.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing a comprehensive wellbeing strategy.
• Understand the principles of fostering psychological safety and building a supportive work culture.
• Implement techniques for utilizing wellness assessment tools and employee feedback mechanisms.
• Understand the role of communication and training in promoting mental health awareness.
• Implement techniques for managing employee burnout and promoting work-life balance.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to employee wellbeing and mental health.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the impact of wellbeing governance initiatives.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Employee Wellbeing Governance

• Principles and importance of employee wellbeing and mental health governance.
• Understanding the workplace wellbeing landscape and its strategic relevance.
• Benefits of prioritizing employee wellbeing.
• Historical context and evolution of workplace wellbeing.

Module 2: Workplace Stressors and Mental Health Risks

• Techniques for analyzing workplace stressors and identifying mental health risks.
• Implementing stress audits and risk assessments.
• Utilizing workplace wellbeing surveys and feedback mechanisms.
• Managing risk analysis.

Module 3: Mental Health Policies and Programs

• Role of mental health policies and programs in promoting employee wellbeing.
• Understanding mental health policy development and implementation.
• Implementing employee assistance programs (EAPs) and wellness initiatives.
• Managing wellbeing programs.

Module 4: Wellbeing Strategy Development

• Techniques for developing and implementing a comprehensive wellbeing strategy.
• Implementing strategy development and planning.
• Utilizing wellbeing frameworks and tools.
• Managing wellbeing strategies.

Module 5: Psychological Safety and Supportive Culture

• Principles of fostering psychological safety and building a supportive work culture.
• Understanding trust-building techniques and communication strategies.
• Implementing inclusive practices and support systems.
• Managing culture.

Module 6: Wellness Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms

• Techniques for utilizing wellness assessment tools and employee feedback mechanisms.
• Implementing wellness check-ins and surveys.
• Utilizing feedback loops and action planning.
• Managing assessments.

Module 7: Communication and Training for Mental Health

• Role of communication and training in promoting mental health awareness.
• Understanding mental health literacy and stigma reduction.
• Implementing training programs and resources.
• Managing communication.

Module 8: Burnout, Ethics, and Measurement

• Techniques for managing employee burnout and promoting work-life balance.
• Implementing ethical considerations in wellbeing governance.
• Utilizing performance metrics and reporting.
• Managing wellbeing measurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.