Beyond the hard hat.
Making the hard conversations a bit easier with
resources, tools, and support pathways.
Beyond the hard hat.
Making the hard conversations a bit easier with
resources, tools, and support pathways.
It’s a leadership imperative
It’s a leadership imperative
All employers have responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to provide a workplace that supports the mental health of employees. This is about more than ticking off compliance. This is a lever for change – recognising that the brain is a body part physically impacted by workplace harm, and that New Zealand’s prosperity hinges on a supported, safe, engaged workforce.
All employers have responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to provide a workplace that supports the mental health of employees. This is about more than ticking off compliance. This is a lever for change – recognising that the brain is a body part physically impacted by workplace harm, and that New Zealand’s prosperity hinges on a supported, safe, engaged workforce.
Why mental health is central to workplace health and safety:
Why mental health is central to workplace health and safety:
Construction workers are nine times more likely to die by suicide than by a workplace accident
- 78% of workers report problems with sleeping because of work
- Small businesses are at particular risk, with two out of five owners feeling no responsibility for their staff wellbeing
And – businesses that invest in company-wide wellbeing initiatives see a 12x return on every dollar within a year
Equipping you to have the important conversations and support your people with resources by
Equipping you to have the important conversations and support your people with resources by
How to have a safe and supportive kōrero
Connecting with others is important, especially if you’ve noticed someone you care about hasn’t been themselves lately. This guide offers advice on how to have a kōrero with someone who may be having a tough time, including how to prepare for the kōrero, how to open the kōrero, and where to go for extra support.
Creating mentally healthy workplace environments for Māori
Evidence shows that culturally-inclusive workplaces have a positive influence on mental wellbeing for Māori employees, which can bring economic and social benefits to organisations such as retaining staff, building connections and improving overall wellbeing.
Working Well – A workplace guide to mental health
The guide is designed as a resource for human resources professionals, health and safety managers, occupational health and wellbeing professionals and business managers who want to proactively understand, measure and increase mental wellbeing in their workplaces.
Five Ways to Wellbeing folded wallet card
The Five Ways to Wellbeing – Connect, Give, Be Active, Take Notice and Keep Learning – will give you a set of proven tools to boost your mental health when you need it. These practices are backed by evidence and can be easily incorporated into your daily life.
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Develop supported, resilient teams
Modern training solutions for today’s workforce, while learning from your peers in a face-to-face workshop style environment.
Mental Health Awareness for Managers and Business Leaders
Afterwards, you’ll be able to:
Recognise signs of mental distress in your workplace, learn to approach your people with sympathy and respond with empathy, and implement strategies to create a healthy, supportive work environment.
Managing Stress, Burnout and Fatigue
Afterwards, you’ll be able to:
Recognise, manage, and reduce the impact of stress in yourself and your people. Explore psychological risk factors, learn self-management techniques, and develop strategies to foster a supportive, resilient culture.
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Afterwards, you’ll be able to:
Help people struggling with their mental or emotional state by implementing positive changes. It helps provide a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis.
Or, if you’re looking for a quick training top-up at your pace, on your computer.
Building Emotional Intelligence
Anti-Bullying in the Workplace
Assessing Your Resilience