Introduction

Psychosocial risks in the workplace are increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing employee wellbeing, organizational performance, and productivity. These risks include work-related stress, burnout, workplace bullying, harassment, excessive workload, poor leadership, job insecurity, and lack of work-life balance. In today’s evolving corporate landscape shaped by hybrid work, digital transformation, and high-performance demands, organizations must prioritize mental health at work, employee wellbeing, occupational stress management, and psychological safety as strategic pillars for sustainable success.

This training course provides a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based approach to identifying, assessing, and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace Training Course equips leaders, HR professionals, and employees with modern tools for stress prevention, burnout mitigation, emotional resilience, workplace engagement, and risk control frameworks. By integrating global best practices, compliance standards, and real-world case studies, the program supports organizations in building healthier, safer, and more productive work environments.

Programme Curriculum

Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand psychosocial risk factors in workplace environments
Identify early signs of work-related stress and burnout
Assess workplace mental health hazards and triggers
Implement stress management and resilience-building strategies
Promote psychological safety and employee wellbeing culture
Reduce incidents of workplace harassment and bullying
Strengthen leadership responsibility in mental health governance
Apply risk assessment tools for psychosocial hazards
Improve employee engagement and job satisfaction metrics
Design effective work-life balance interventions
Enhance organizational productivity through wellbeing programs
Develop crisis response mechanisms for mental health issues
Align workplace practices with global occupational health standards (ILO/WHO frameworks)

Target Audience

HR Managers and HR Business Partners
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officers
Organizational Leaders and Executives
Line Managers and Supervisors
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators
Occupational Health Practitioners
Union Representatives and Employee Welfare Officers
Workplace Mental Health Advocates and Consultants

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Psychosocial Risks

Definition and scope of psychosocial hazards
Global trends in workplace mental health
Legal and compliance frameworks
Impact on productivity and turnover
Early warning indicators
Case Study: A multinational company facing high turnover due to unmanaged workplace stress.

Module 2: Work-Related Stress and Burnout

Causes of occupational stress
Burnout stages and symptoms
High-risk job categories
Stress measurement tools
Prevention strategies
Case Study: Burnout crisis in a call center due to excessive workload targets.

Module 3: Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Forms of bullying and harassment
Power dynamics in organizations
Reporting mechanisms
Organizational culture influence
Legal implications
Case Study: Internal investigation of persistent supervisor bullying in a logistics firm.

Module 4: Psychological Safety at Work

Concept of psychological safety
Trust-building in teams
Communication transparency
Error reporting culture
Inclusive workplace practices
Case Study: Tech company improving innovation after introducing psychological safety policies.

Module 5: Leadership and Mental Health Responsibility

Role of leadership in wellbeing
Emotional intelligence in management
Leadership stress indicators
Supportive supervision techniques
Ethical leadership practices
Case Study: Leadership transformation reducing absenteeism in a manufacturing plant.

Module 6: Risk Assessment and Management

Psychosocial risk assessment tools
Workplace surveys and audits
Data-driven decision making
Hazard identification techniques
Mitigation planning
Case Study: Hospital reducing staff burnout through structured risk assessments.

Module 7: Employee Wellbeing and Resilience

Building personal resilience
Work-life integration strategies
Wellness programs design
Mental health first aid
Coping mechanisms
Case Study: Financial institution reducing stress-related leave through wellness initiatives.

Module 8: Organizational Culture and Policy Development

Creating mental health policies
Culture transformation strategies
Employee engagement frameworks
Communication and awareness campaigns
Monitoring and evaluation systems
Case Study: Corporate organization achieving culture shift through wellbeing policy rollout.

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Risk assessment mental health awareness stress management workplace wellbeing

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000