Supporting workplace wellbeing: Practical approaches for HR and managers

About this event

Practical session for HR and managers on workplace wellbeing, stress, and building supportive, resilient teams with actionable tools.

As expectations around workplace wellbeing continue to grow, people professionals and managers play a pivotal role in shaping environments where people can perform at their best without compromising their mental health.

This engaging and practical session is designed to support CIPD members in building confidence, capability, and clarity around workplace wellbeing , with a particular focus on understanding and managing stress within teams.

We’ll explore what wellbeing really means in a modern organisational context, how stress shows up at work, and what managers can realistically do to prevent and respond to it. The session will move beyond theory, offering practical tools and approaches that can be applied immediately in day-to-day management practice.

In this session, we will cover:

• What effective workplace wellbeing looks like from an HR and management perspective
• How to recognise and respond to signs of stress in individuals and teams
• The role of managers in creating psychologically safe, supportive environments
• Practical strategies to reduce stressors and support team resilience
• Simple, actionable tools to embed wellbeing into everyday leadership

This session is ideal for HR professionals, people managers, and anyone with responsibility for supporting others at work. It offers a balanced, realistic approach, whilst acknowledging the pressures organisations face while equipping attendees with meaningful ways to make a positive difference.

About the speaker

Anna Golawski

Anna is a highly effective, post-graduate qualified coach and facilitator specialising in leadership development across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Driven by a passion for mentally healthy and inclusive workplace cultures, she focuses on mental health, wellbeing and diversity & inclusion, with a particular expertise in neurodiversity.

With over a decade of experience, she has designed and delivered leadership training, equipping managers and leaders with the skills to build resilient, high-performing teams. Whether leading in-person or virtual sessions, Anna creates an engaging, collaborative environment that inspires meaningful learning and lasting change.

What Anna brings:

Inclusive & engaging approach – creating a dynamic, interactive learning environment where every participant feels valued and involved. A facilitative style ensuring an enjoyable and impactful experience.

Proven track method – designing and delivering training sessions that foster a safe, open space, encouraging honest discussions and meaningful learning.

Tailored and adaptive delivery – customising each session to fit the audience’s needs, using blended learning strategies to engage different learning styles—activists, reflectors, theorists, and pragmatists alike.

Please note:

• Participants will receive their joining details 24 hours before the webinar, along with a reminder 15 minutes before the session begins.
• The session may be recorded and shared afterwards.
• The chat function will be used to engage with participants.
• If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
• If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.