Mental Health at the Hybrid Workplace

Mental Health In The Hybrid Workplace

Course Overview 

The aim of the training course is to educate employees and managers on maintaining good mental health in hybrid workplace environment, promoting a healthy work life balance, and providing tools to manage stress and challenges effectively. Today, the future of the work world is hybrid: a mix of office and home-based working.

Course Content:

1. Adapting to hybrid work life

  • right policies or digital tools to gauge employee wellness, engagement, and work satisfaction. 
  • collaboration will need to come from HR, IT, facilities, and operations teams to keep employees safe, productive, and engaged.

2. Hybrid work model

  • a hybrid workplace model mixes in office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to employees. 
  • employees typically enjoy more autonomy and better work-life balance.
  • employer’s benefits by building a more productive, healthy, stable workforce.

3. Signs of burnout and mental health issues

  • physical sign –feeling exhausted and low in energy, being less effective at work, tiredness, fatigue,  
  • and low energy levels.  
  • emotional sign -irritability, low mood, feeling down, feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and losing motivation.
  • work performance sign--missed deadlines or longer time taken to achieve tasks.

4. Effective communication between the office and remote workers

  • leaders should be regularly checking in with their remote teams to help combat feelings of isolation. 
  • companies should offer opportunities for staff to practice good self-care; mindfulness, promoting. 
  • positive mental health and promoting positive physical health.
  • remain connected and feel they are being supported, not just by leaders but by each other too.

5. Effective communication between the office and remote workers

  • make sure to communicate regularly and openly about your goals and objectives.
  • encourage your employees to take charge and participate in decision-making.
  • the ability to bounce back from disruption, adversity, and uncertainty in workplace environments, 
  • keeping in mind that on-the-job challenges, like stress and burnout.
  • introduce mindfulness sessions and self-care practices among employees for enhanced well-being.
  • hosting workshops and seminars and providing online courses and training.
  • show your proactiveness by reaching out to employees by routine meetings and check-ins.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the mental health challenges associated with working in hybrid workplace.
  2. The hybrid work model, which combines remote work and office -based work, has become increasingly prevalent. 
  3. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, burnout, and mental health issues in oneself and others.
  4. Develop effective communication skills to maintain connection and foster a supportive work environment in a hybrid setting.
  5. Acquire coping mechanisms and resilience-building techniques to navigate uncertainties and maintain productivity.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Articulate the importance of mental health in hybrid workplace and understand its impact on overall well-being and productivity. 
  2. Benefits of the Hybrid Model are flexibility, reduced commute, autonomy, and work life balance. 
  3. Recognize early signs of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges in themselves and the colleagues, and take appropriate actions to address them.
  4. Foster a culture of openness, support, and understanding within their team or organization regarding mental health issues.
  5. Apply resilience-building techniques and coping strategies to effectively manage stress and adapt to changes in a hybrid work environment.

Learning Method: Workshop (Face to Face /Virtual) 

Venue: Workplace/Home/Own Pace

Duration: 1/2 Days 

Date: 10th June,10th July,10th September, 10th October & 10th November 2024

Award: Upon completion of the course, a “Certificate of Participation” from Asia Bright Minds Training & Consultancy will be issued to the participants.

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