Compassion in Action
This training equips participants with the confidence and practical skills to identify and respond to concerns about an employee’s emotional wellbeing, particularly where family violence, mental health challenges, or other personal circumstances may be affecting their work.
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Build the confidence to recognise when an employee may be struggling and approach sensitive conversations with compassion, professionalism and care.
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Program Overview
Compassion in Action supports leaders, managers and HR professionals to respond appropriately when family violence, mental health challenges or personal circumstances affect an employee’s wellbeing or performance.
The workshop explores how to recognise signs of emotional distress, navigate difficult conversations and provide support while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Participants develop practical communication skills to respond with empathy, understand their responsibilities and contribute to a psychologically safer workplace.
Training Bookings – Important Information
We look forward to welcoming you to our training!
Places are limited for some sessions, so we encourage you to book early. Your place is confirmed once registration and payment are complete.
If your plans change, please contact us at least 7 days before your training date. Cancellations made at least 7 days in advance will receive a full refund with no administration or cancellation fees. Cancellations within 7 days may incur a cancellation fee reflecting reasonable costs already incurred.
Need to change your training date? We’re happy to discuss transferring your booking to another available session.
If Workplace Matters cancels or significantly changes a session, we’ll contact you at the earliest opportunity to discuss your options, including a refund where required.
Who is this for?
This practical and engaging workshop is designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for supporting employees and managing workplace behaviours, emotions, and performance.
It is particularly valuable for those who may feel uncertain about how to raise concerns with an employee, maintain appropriate boundaries, avoid being perceived as intrusive, or respond to situations where an employee’s behaviour, wellbeing, or emotional state is impacting their work or the broader team.
What can I expect?
This workshop provides practical strategies for approaching and supporting employees when concerns arise about their wellbeing or behaviour. Participants will explore common barriers to having these conversations and examine the potential impact on the individual, team, and organisation when concerns are left unaddressed.
Participants will gain greater confidence in recognising emotional distress, responding with empathy and professionalism, and facilitating constructive conversations that support both employee wellbeing and meet the new psychosocial regulations.
How can we help?
By the end of this training, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to:
- Recognise when an employee may need support
- Approach conversations with care and confidence
- Respond without overstepping boundaries
- Understand your responsibilities as a leader
- Contribute to a psychologically safe workplace