Session 1: Foundations of Workplace Well-being & Policy Development
Learning Outcome: Evaluate and enhance workplace well-being policies to foster psychological safety, trust, and social support.
Key Topics:
• Defining workplace well-being: Psychological, social, and physical health factors
• The link between well-being and employee productivity
• Developing & implementing well-being policies aligned with organizational goals
• Best practices for workplace well-being programs – global benchmarks
Case Study:
• How leading companies design and implement successful well-being policies
Activities:
✔ Small group discussion: What makes a successful workplace well-being program?
✔ Interactive exercise: Evaluating existing workplace well-being policies and suggesting improvements
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Session 2: Workplace Stress & Toxicity
Learning Outcome: Identify and mitigate workplace stressors and toxic behaviors to foster a healthier and more productive work environment
Key Topics:
• Stress at work: Job demands-resources model, preventative stress management
• Workplace toxicity: Destructive leadership, counterproductive work behaviors (CWB)
• The Dark Triad in Leadership: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy
Learning Activities:
• Scenario Analysis: Managing stress and preventing burnout
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Session 3: Employee Well-being Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making
Learning Outcome: Analyze employee well-being data to identify health risks and implement data-driven interventions for workplace well-being.
Key Topics:
• Collecting and analyzing well-being data – Employee surveys, HR metrics, absenteeism trends
• Identifying early warning signs of burnout and mental health risks
• Data-driven decision-making: Using analytics to tailor well-being interventions
• Legal and ethical considerations in collecting and using employee health data
Case Study:
• Using AI and predictive analytics to enhance employee well-being
Activities:
✔ Group exercise: Designing a well-being dashboard for an organization
✔ Role-playing activity: Communicating data insights to leadership for action
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Session 4: Organisational & Job Design for Well-being
Learning Outcomes: Analyze the impact of job autonomy, office environments, and flexible work arrangements on employee well-being.
Key Topics:
• Job Crafting and Autonomy in Work Design
• Office Layout and Employee Engagement
• Organisational Culture and Employee Well-being
Learning Activities:
• Case Study Discussion: The impact of flexible work arrangements on well-being
• Interactive Debate: “Open office vs. private spaces: Which is better?”
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Session 5: Positive Psychology at Work
Learning Outcome: Apply the PERMA model and Psychological Capital to enhance employee engagement, resilience, and workplace well-being.
Key Topics:
• PERMA Model (Seligman): Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment
• Psychological Capital (PsyCap): Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism
• Mindfulness & Flow in the Workplace
Learning Activities:
• Case Study Discussion: How companies use positive psychology for success
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Session 6: Workplace Communication & Engagement for Well-being
Learning Outcome: Evaluate well-being metrics and communication approaches to address employee concerns and sustain workplace health initiatives.
Key Topics:
• Developing a holistic workplace well-being strategy
• Measuring well-being impact: KPIs & metrics
• Implementing Well-being Strategies
• HR’s role in sustaining workplace health initiatives
• Addressing employee concerns & resistance to well-being programs
• Building a culture of trust & psychological safety through open dialogue
Learning Activities:
• Group Brainstorming: What makes a great well-being program?
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Session 7: Facilitating Employee Well-being Through Goal Setting & Coaching
Learning Outcome: Apply SMART goal-setting and coaching techniques to enhance employee well-being and resilience in the workplace.
Key Topics:
• Setting SMART well-being goals for employees and teams
• The role of managers and HR in well-being coaching
• Integrating mental health and resilience coaching into performance discussions
• Handling workplace stress & burnout through coaching interventions
Case Study:
• Coaching techniques that improve workplace mental health outcomes
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Session 8: Recap & Course Wrap-Up
Key Topics:
• Students reflect and share on workplace health & well-being solutions
• Feedback & discussion
Learning Activities:
• Reflection Exercise: Creating an action plan for applying well-being strategies in real-world settings