Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace

Stress, burnout and financial anxiety quietly erode productivity in South African workplaces, yet many managers feel unequipped to respond. This programme helps HR and line managers spot the early signs, hold supportive conversations and build a wellbeing culture that reduces absenteeism. It balances genuine care for people with the practical duties of the employer.

What you will be able to do

Recognise the common mental health and wellbeing risks in the workplace.
Spot early warning signs of stress, burnout and distress in colleagues.
Hold a supportive first conversation without overstepping into clinical roles.
Connect employees to appropriate support such as EAPs and referral routes.
Reduce workplace stressors through job design and reasonable accommodation.
Build a practical wellbeing plan that fits the organisation and its budget.

Course outline

01Understanding workplace mental health
02Early warning signs and risk factors
03The supportive conversation
04Employee assistance and referral routes
05Reducing stressors and job strain
06Reasonable accommodation and return to work support
07Building a workplace wellbeing plan

Who should attend

HR practitioners, wellness officers, line managers and team leaders who want to support employee mental health and build a healthier workplace.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Online	2	US$900
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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