Recognise earlier
Notice changes in behaviour, performance and communication that may indicate stress or poor mental health.
Manager wellbeing training
Give managers the practical skills to recognise when someone may be struggling, hold a supportive conversation and guide them towards the right help.
The confidence gap
Managers are often the first to notice when someone's behaviour, attendance or performance changes. Yet many have never been shown how to approach the situation safely and constructively.
This training replaces uncertainty with a clear process—helping managers act earlier while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
After the training
The focus is practical application: what to notice, what to say, what can help and when to involve someone else.
Notice changes in behaviour, performance and communication that may indicate stress or poor mental health.
Open a supportive conversation, listen well and respond without overstepping the manager’s role.
Explore practical reasonable adjustments that support the individual and remain workable for the organisation.
Know when and how to connect someone with internal support, professional services or urgent help.
What managers learn
Managers are not trained to diagnose or counsel. They are equipped to recognise, respond, adjust, signpost and follow up.
The manager’s role, responsibilities and boundaries
Workplace stress and common mental-health concerns
Recognising changes and early warning signs
Preparing for and starting a supportive conversation
Listening, responding and asking useful questions
Reasonable adjustments and return-to-work support
Signposting, escalation and urgent concerns
Protecting the manager’s own wellbeing
Delivery options
Both options cover the full CPD-accredited programme and are designed for cohorts of up to 16 managers.
In person
Interactive face-to-face delivery at your workplace, with discussion, practical activities and scenario-based learning.
Online
Live virtual delivery split across two sessions, giving managers time to reflect and apply their learning between modules.
Bespoke programmes
We can adapt examples, scenarios, policies and signposting pathways around your sector, workforce and existing manager framework.
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Managers do not need all the answers. They need the confidence to notice, ask and act.
Build manager confidence
Tell us about your managers, workplace and current challenges. We will recommend the right delivery approach.
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