According to a recent research report by HR Executive Magazine, findings indicate that the stressinduced impact of the COVID-19 virus pandemic has had major implications for employees and employers alike. About 88% of workers surveyed by the publication reported experiencing moderate to extreme stress over the past 4 to 6 weeks. With the ever increasing demand to juggle family and work commitments, among the 88% that reported stress, 62% noted losing at least 1 hour a day of productivity, while 32% lost at least 2 hours of productivity per day due to COVID-19 related stress.
Stress can have a profound effect on the wellbeing and efficiency of staff, and can expose staff to serious mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and even insomnia. Therefore, it is imperative that as employers wrestle with business continuity planning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to provide and/or improve access to mental health services and support is prioritised as a critical aspect of that plan. Failing to do so would risk a dramatic impact on employee health and productivity.
From our Psychology Centre, we provide psychotherapy and training opportunities for individuals and groups to improve soft skills that promote wellbeing and balance at work.
Counselling and Therapy
From time to time, staff will benefit from
engaging with a trained Psychologist or
Counsellor to work through difficulties, and
develop key skills and knowledge to manage
their mental wellbeing and balance. We are
well placed to provide this necessary support
through in-person or virtual services.
Stress Management and Adaptability (3 Days)
All professionals face stress, often caused by
difficult relationships, challenging situations,
family commitments, or pressure of work.
With this training course, staff will learn to
view stress positively, build coping strategies,
create greater balance in day-to-day life, and
manage stressful situations productively.
Understanding Depression and Anxiety on Performance (3 Days)
Through this course, Managers and employees will understand how to
recognise the signs and effects of depression and anxiety on colleagues
and learn how to provide the necessary support.
Emotional Intelligence Essentials (3 Days)
With this training course, you gain the knowledge and skills to manage
emotions, communicate intelligently, understand yourself and others,
and develop a plan for self-improvement.
Self-Care, Coping and Resilience (3 Days)
This structured course is designed to address the negative impact of
adverse working conditions on mental health and wellbeing. By the
end of this course, participants will learn to identify work practices and
management styles that support wellbeing, and sustain positive selfcare and resilience in the long-term.
Assertive Communication Skills (2 Days)
This skills training course provides the
effective communication skills in the work
place needed to handle all types of
situations with a flexible, genuine, and self-confident approach, and build collaborative
relationships based on trust and respect.
Achieving Success as a Manager (3 Days)
Managers face a number of unique challenges that can be solved by
applying the right practical, time-tested tools and techniques. This
course provides the foundation and behavioural competencies
required by managers to plan for and achieve success.
Leading through a Crisis (2 Days)
This course will provide a framework for addressing crisis as a leader,
including marshalling the efforts of subordinates to create a thriving
and productive work environment.
Leading and Managing Virtual Teams and Productivity (3 Days)
The training course will provide Managers with a deep understanding
of the communication and collaboration tools that allow virtual
working to be successful.
Managing Organisational Change (3 Days)
Through this course, Managers and employees will gain the knowledge
and expertise to manage change in an organisation, including how
people deal with change, the different types of organisational change,
and how to work with stakeholders during a change initiative.
Conflict Management and Resolution (3 Days)
Workplace conflict can lead to damaged relationships and poor
productivity. this Conflict Resolution training course provides the skills
to identify emotional triggers that create conflict, apply proactive and
constructive response techniques, and build an environment of
cooperation.
Creating an Inclusive Work Environment (3 Days)
In this course, Managers and employees will develop an understanding
of how to achieve greater inclusion in their teams and the organisation.
Stall will learn the shortfalls of traditional approaches to diversity and
inclusion, and how to promote belonging and individual contribution
necessary for teams and organisations to thrive.