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Psychology Of Business 6: Occupational Health
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Psychology Of Business 6: Occupational Health

Implement Psychological Principles To Optimise Employee Motivation, Productivity, Mental Health And Performance
Created byExpert Academy
Last updated 3/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognise sources of stress in the workplace, understand its impact on employee mental health and mitigate these effects.
  • Foster a work environment that helps employees improve their work-life balance and increase job satisfaction.
  • Understand the different styles of leadership and their impacts on employee satisfaction, mental health and motivation.
  • Facilitate effective communication between employees to resolve workplace conflicts and minimise their negative impacts.
  • Help employees meet their psychological needs so they can be motivated and satisfied in each aspect of their work.
  • Implement psychological principles to enhance employee effectiveness, performance and development.

Course content

3 sections • 8 lectures • 1h 2m total length

  • Stress Management And Resilience In The Workplace14:38

    In this introductory lecture, you will explore the multifaceted landscape of workplace stress, identifying specific stressors that impact employee mental health. We will delve into practical strategies such as stress management techniques, workload optimisation and organisational support systems to effectively mitigate stress and foster resilience within your team.

    Download and complete the Stress Management And Resilience In The Workplace Worksheet.

Requirements

  • No specific requirements.

Description

Are you looking to optimise employee performance by creating an environment that incorporates occupational health principles? Do you want to understand the psychology behind motivation and performance so you can maximise productivity? Are you hoping to foster better job satisfaction, organisation and conflict resolution in the workplace? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is perfect for you!

In the business world today, it is key to be aware of the psychological aspects of the workplace and how they can impact your employees. One of the most significant components of stress in the workplace is its prevalence. In fact, 80% of workers feel stress on the job. The research also found that nearly half of those workers indicated that they don't know how to manage that stress leading to staff turnover and large costs for companies. This demonstrates just how important it is to learn how you can better support your staff.

Through a series of short video-based lectures, you will embark on a transformative journey where you'll gain invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of workplace well-being. You will discover the sources of stress in your professional life and acquire practical tools to mitigate the effects on mental health. We will guide you in fostering a work environment that not only values your contributions but also enhances your work-life balance, ultimately elevating your job satisfaction. You will dive into an exploration of various leadership styles and their direct influence on your satisfaction, mental wellbeing, and motivation as well as learn the art of effective communication, enabling you to navigate workplace conflicts with finesse and minimising their negative repercussions. We will also uncover the keys to understanding and meeting your psychological needs, paving the way for heightened motivation and satisfaction in every facet of your work.

This course goes beyond theory, providing actionable strategies to implement psychological principles that enhance your effectiveness, performance and overall professional development.

After completing this course, you should be able to identify some of the psychological elements in effect in your workplace. With this knowledge, you can leverage these elements to create a supportive environment for employees which allows the company to succeed. Join us on this transformative journey and empower yourself with the communication skills necessary for success in today's dynamic world.

This course is part six of our six-part Psychology Of Business course series. If you're interested in learning more about how to use psychology in business to your advantage, check out the other courses in the series and our wider catalogue of topics. Enrol now to learn more!

Who this course is for:

  • Business managers who want to enhance their leadership skills by understanding the psychology of employee motivation.
  • Corporate trainers who aim to develop training programs that factor in the mental and emotional aspects of work.
  • Human resources professionals who want to understand employee wellness and organisational dynamics to guide effective policies.
  • Occupational health and safety Specialists seeking to understand the psychological factors that influence workplace safety.
  • Employee assistance program professionals hoping to resolve mental health challenges in the workplace.
  • Health and wellness coaches developing coaching strategies that account for the psychological components of the workplace.
  • Business consultants who wish to provide solutions that also address psychological obstacles in the workplace.
  • Any professional who wants to understand the intersections between health and workplace dynamic.

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