
Mental health problems have risen dramatically since Covid, with most employees experiencing mental illness during their lifetime. Many employers are overwhelmed and lost with how to manage the growing tide of mental health problems. Unmanaged mental illness is now a leading cause of productivity loss, impacting absenteeism and workplace performance.
This virtual course equips you with practical tools to lawfully manage mental health issues while fostering a healthier workplace culture. Learn to detect early warning signs of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and confidently assist struggling staff. Discover how to handle mental health crises, support staff resilience, and comply with legal obligations around discrimination, reasonable support, and health and safety.
This insightful and practical course will introduce you to some of the latest science, health and safety and legal knowledge in the field. Gain insights and explore strategies to reduce risks, boost engagement, and create a more productive workplace.
Find out how to improve mental wellness and meet your legal obligations while creating a healthier workplace culture.
Consider the impact of unwell staff at work, including on sick leave and mental incapacity. Find out how to support staff and manage poor performance when the staff member is mentally unwell.
This course is co-presented by mental health expert Michael Hempseed and employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass. In this virtual 6.5 hours course, attendees will receive a digital workbook including activities. We will explore case studies to show you how to deal with real issues. This course involves Q&A and activities for you to discuss in small groups.
As director of KiwiBoss, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass develops leaders to improve their communication and management skills. Julia is a practical and engaging presenter with expertise in training technical professionals on report writing. She focuses on training that creates high-performing workplaces. A published writer, she has written feature articles for NZLawyer and is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.