Workplace Wellbeing

Overview

It has become increasingly important for organisations to foster employee wellbeing. The promotion of wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. Good health and wellbeing can be a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. There's now a much broader understanding and application of holistic health and well-being approaches in many workplaces.

The programme will be delivered using lectures; problem-based learning; Learners will work independently, autonomously and also, in teams engaging in practice that is underpinned by theory, case study and best professional practice. Learners will be assessed on their ability to identify and offer solutions regarding issues pertaining to Workplace Wellbeing. With its virtual learning environment and use of collaborate (distance learning option), the learner will predominately use SETU Carlow's Blackboard VLE to complete all lessons.

Learners will be exposed to content on employee health and wellbeing, legislation that relates to employee health and wellbeing, the role and importance of the physical environment, communication, workplace stress, record keeping and the impact of technology on the workplace.