Accelerateing Workplace Productivity by Building Resilience

by | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Education, Mental Wellbeing, Resources

 In the UK, workforce absence due to mental health issues costs businesses £45 billion each year. Additionally, 61% of employees report work as a significant source of stress. Join us in conversation with world-leading Resilience Researcher Professor Michael Unger from The Resilience Research Centre out of Dalhousie University as we investigate how resilience training can significantly reduce those figures, leading to a healthier, more productive workforce.

Our Upcoming Webinar: Unlock Employee Potential with Resilience- A Strategic Advantage for Team Leaders

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar. In it, we will delve deeper into resilience, why it’s so essential, the latest insights into current research, and the benefits of our Resilience Training Programme. This will be an excellent opportunity to understand how our boosting resilience can support your organisation’s goals and improve employee well-being.

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date: 4th September 2024

⏰ Time: 4pm BST via Teams

🔗 Register Here: Webinar Registration

🗣️ Speakers: Prof Michael Ungar & Dr Silja Litvin

About Professor Michael Unger

Researcher in the field of social and psychological resilience and Principal Investigator for the Resilience Research Centre. A world-leading expert on resilience, Professor Ungar’s research focuses on what makes people resilient in challenging contexts, making his insights invaluable to this discussion. 

About Dr Silja Litvin

Dr. Silja Litvin is a psychologist and the founder and CEO of PsycApps, a digital mental health company. She developed eQuoo, a gamified, evidence-based app focused on building emotional resilience. With a strong background in research and psychology around resilience and prevention, Dr. Litvin is passionate about using technology to make mental health tools accessible and effective, empowering individuals to improve their well-being through innovative digital solutions.

Save the Date!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to equip your organisation with the resilience skills needed to thrive in 2024 and beyond.

Let’s unlock potential together and pave the way for a more resilient future.

Stay Resilient, The PsycApps Team

 

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