Looking after your people in tough times (M)

For many organisations that are already operating on small margins the only way to survive hard times is through freezing or reducing their costs. The continual challenge of balancing the books, prioritising essential expenditures over those that are dispensable can have a significant impact on the people who work within an organisation and those who engage with it.

Often the only way organisations can make the kind of reductions needed to survive is through reducing their payroll; redundancies, reduced hours, pay freezes. While most people understand the economic necessity of such measures, it can leave employees feeling vulnerable, worried, or resentful.

Target audience: HR managers, health and safety personnel, team leaders, or anyone with an interest in stress management.

Objectives for the session

• Increase awareness of the causes and symptoms of stress.

• Learn how to recognise early warning signs in yourself and others.

• Consider how your working environment contributes to your wellbeing.

• Practise some stress management techniques.

Course Content

• Understanding what stress is and where it comes from.

• Recognising symptoms of stress in yourself and others.

• Stress in the workplace.

• The benefits of early intervention.

• Managing personal stress and helping others.

Booking information

Please download a booking form below and return it to roisin.kelly@nicva.org or contact Roisin for more information on 028 9087 7777. Please note there is a cancellation fee if you book but do not advise us that you cannot attend within five working days of the event – see booking form for details.