Supporting colleagues through challenging times
On this page, we look at some common challenges your colleagues may face, and ways you can support them through these difficulties.
Find out how you can make a positive impact on your team and workplace environment through our Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture course for pharmacy managers, supervisors, and leaders.
This awarding winning* course has been developed in response to issues highlighted in our annual workforce wellbeing survey with the RPS that show high levels of burnout and stress in the workplace.
We realise that the conversation about wellbeing in pharmacy needs to move beyond building individual resilience, and that workplace wellbeing is greatly enhanced by practices that can be put into place by managers and employers. Our pharmacy family can already access individual wellbeing support through our Wardley Wellbeing Service and we know it is equally important to support pharmacy managers and leaders to improve wellbeing in the workplace.
The Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture course provides research-based insights that can be put into action from day one. It offers practical, hands-on strategies to create a healthier workplace, help you manage your team more effectively, and nurture a culture of wellbeing, all tailored specifically to the pharmacy setting. Plus, we’ve incorporated numerous real-world examples and case studies to ensure the content is directly relevant to your day-to-day challenges.
*Winner of the Excellence in Workforce Wellbeing award at the Charity Learning Awards 2024.
The course is aimed at current and aspiring pharmacy managers and leaders, although anyone can access the course if they wish. It is appropriate for pharmacists in all working environments.
I would encourage anyone in a leadership role in pharmacy to complete this training. I now feel so much more confident to promote wellness in my team and know what signs to look for that a team member is struggling with their mental health and how to intervene effectively.
The Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture course offers a range of valuable outcomes for both you and your team:
Find out how you can make a positive impact on your team and workplace environment through our Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture course for pharmacy managers, supervisors, and leaders.
The course covers several topics including communication skills, building resilience, and how to encourage a growth mindset in your team. It also aims to help support mental health and wellbeing conversations within the workplace. The course comprises six modules, each of which should take about an hour to complete. The modules are online and can be completed at a time and place of your choosing.
Module 1 – Introduction to wellbeing in the workplace.
In this module we look at wellbeing from a workplace perspective, the important roles managers and leaders play in this and the impact it can have on wider organisational culture.
Module 2 – Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing.
In this module we delve into mental health, the early warning signs of difficulties developing, and how mental health may affect employees at work.
Module 3 – The role of the manager in creating a positive workplace culture.
Next we take a broader look at team wellbeing and the important role managers and leaders play in supporting this. We explore the psychological impact managers can have on team wellbeing and share a range of tools and techniques to help you understand the needs of your team and how to affect/bring about change.
Module 4 – Communication tools to support team wellbeing.
In this module we address the importance of language in workplace relationships and how we talk about mental health. We explore communication skills that can help to open up conversations, such as reflective listening and use of open questions, as well as how to tackle difficult conversations.
Module 5 – Workplace adjustments and structures to support team wellbeing.
In this module we look at workplace responses, both proactive and reactive, that can support employee wellbeing. This includes how to support someone in distress and adjustments that can be made for employees experiencing stress or mental health problems. We cover how to create a wellness action plan and where to signpost for additional support.
Module 6 – Building resilience and a growth mindset in your team and across the organisation.
Finally, we look at how to bring together all that we have covered in the course to create inspired change. We explore how to support and develop a growth mindset at your organisation, how to provide feedback that encourages growth, and what to do to help build resilience across your team to enable them (and the organisation) to succeed.
At the end of this module we leave you with a positive workplace culture checklist to help you understand where you are currently and what you can do to take your wellbeing practices to the next level.
The course is very well structured and thought-provoking, with plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice.
In order to sign up, please create an account on our Wellbeing Learning Platform. Once you have joined, you will see the course Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture on your dashboard. At this point you can make payment for the course, which is currently priced at £199.
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If you would like to sign up a group, need to discuss alternative payment methods, or require an invoice to pay, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. For large group bookings, we may be able to provide discounted rates.
Join us in this transformative course and contribute to creating a more resilient, productive, and positive pharmacy workplace. Your investment in wellbeing will reap benefits for your team, your career, and your business.
On this page, we look at some common challenges your colleagues may face, and ways you can support them through these difficulties.
This page includes guidance and support on how to build positive relationships in the workplace, with a short self-study module to help you cement learnings. …
Our wellbeing support is here to help you and your team to prioritise your mental, physical and emotional health.