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Organisers

Virginia Motsepe
Phone
+27 (76) 251 1815
Email
virginia@knowres.co.za

Next Event

Date

13 Nov 2024

Time

All Day

Workplace Wellbeing Online Seminar 2024

Integrating Mental Health into Corporate Culture

Overview

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, prioritizing mental health has never been more critical. Organisations are moving from a one-size fits all approach to models that will help care for their specific cases and needs. The Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar is designed to equip employers, managers, and employees with the knowledge and tools to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

As organisations strive to enhance employee well-being, understanding the unique challenges, risks and opportunities related to mental health in the workplace is paramount. This seminar will delve into essential topics such as stress management, work-life balance, and the implementation of effective mental health strategies, ensuring that your organisation not only meets the needs of its workforce but also drives overall success. Join us as we explore how to create a healthier, more resilient workplace

Join us at our upcoming seminar on Workplace Well-Being, where we will tackle these issues head-on. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Enhanced Understanding of Mental Health Trends and Landscapes
    Gain comprehensive insights into the most common mental health challenges faced by employees, and statistics on anxiety, depression, and burnout. Understand their impact on productivity, morale, and overall workplace dynamics.
  2. Effective Strategies for Mental Health Support
    Learn evidence-based strategies and best practices for supporting mental health in the workplace. This includes creating measurement-based models to enhance effective mental health interventions.
  3. Learn Strategies on how to conduct regular risk assessments to identify psychosocial workplace hazards that could lead to negative mental health impacts in the workplace
    Discover how addressing psychosocial workplace hazards can improve mental health, increase employee engagement, job satisfaction, and improve productivity. A mentally healthy workforce is more motivated, creative, and committed to their roles.
  4. Building a Positive Workplace Culture
    Explore ways to cultivate a workplace culture that values and supports mental health. Learn how to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations about mental health, and create a more inclusive and empathetic work environment.
  5. Promoting Long-Term Organisational Success
    Learn how prioritising mental health can lead to long-term organisational benefits, including reduced absenteeism, lower turnover rates, and enhanced reputation.

This seminar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to address these critical well-being challenges, ensuring your organisation fosters a healthier, more productive workforce.

Don’t miss this opportunity to drive positive change. Reserve your spot today!


Who should attend

The Workplace Wellness Seminar represents a critical platform for all South African organisations to explore their duty of care to their employees. As such it will be appropriate for a wide range of:

  1. HR practitioners
  2. Line managers
  3. Organisational and clinical psychologist
  4. Group wellness specialists and professionals within the corporate health and wellness arena will attend

Presentations will be appropriate for organisations across all sectors.

 

Registration Fees:

Registration fees exclude VAT. Includes speaker slides of the seminar

13 November 2024 • Online Half-day Seminar R2 500.00

Hourly Schedule

Programme | 13 November 2024

08:20 - 08:30
Welcome and introduction
08:30 - 09:10
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Affecting Employees Discussing various social determinants such as economic and political instability, and family dynamics which influence mental health in the workplace
Rishaveri Naidu, Employee Wellbeing Business Partner & Manager, Standard Bank
09:10 - 09:50
Family Mental Health Reducing Productivity in the Workplace Examining the increasing recognition of the impact of family dynamics on employees’ mental health.
Liezl Anthony, Clinical Psychologist, Employee Wellness Consultant, PHS Africa
09:50 - 10:10
Coffee refill and screen break
10:10 - 10:50
Conducting regular risk assessments to identify psychosocial workplace hazards that could lead to negative mental health impacts in the workplace
Navlika Ratangee, Managing Director, Lyra Southern Africa
10:50 - 11:30
Introducing Holistic Care for Chronic Conditions to reduce Mental Health Integrating mental and physical health care
11:30 - 12:10
Designing the work environment with better mental health in mind to create friendly work conditions and a healthy culture
Sharon Johnson, Registered Counsellor, Psychologist, Healing Skills Foundation
12:10 - 12:50
Using data reporting and analytics as the cornerstone of designing mental health benefits to suit different employees and introduce measurement-based models to enhance effective mental health interventions
DR PAKEEZAH RAJAB, Senior Researcher | Research Psychologist and Psychometrist, JVR Africa Group; AND Jana van Heerden, Director, JVR Africa Group
12:50 - 13:00
Wrap-up and closure
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