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Working it Out
Working it Out: a new, free employment resource from Shift
Shift's Working it Out is a comprehensive new resource designed to help employers raise awareness of mental health in the workplace, and to help them give the best possible support should a member of staff become unwell.Working it Out includes a brand new set of employment films - complete with training notes and resources - as well as Shift's existing films and documents for employers.
The resource is designed to be used within group workshops and training sessions.
Contents
Working It Out employment films
The five short films show employees recounting their real-life experiences of mental health conditions within the workplace, mixed with dramatic reconstructions. The films also feature managers who describe how they effectively managed and supported their colleagues.- Recognising mental health conditions (9 mins)
- Supporting employees (6 mins)
- Support during a leave of absence (6 mins 30)
- Support after a leave of absence (6 mins 30)
- Developing a positive culture (6 mins)
Request your copy of Working it Out for your organisation
The Working it Out DVD is free to organisations based in England.Sorry! We are now out of stock of Working it Out.
Please use the links on this page to access online versions of the videos and PDF versions of the documentation.
Working it Out training notes
These notes are to be used in conjunction with the five film modules. They suggest discussion topics and activities for a facilitated training session.The Shift Line Managers' Resource
A practical guide to managing and supporting people with mental health problems in the workplace. This can be used in conjunction with the training notes.Life in the Office employment films
Shift's original employment films. A series of three fictional short films designed to raise awareness and encourage discussion of mental health in the workplace. The resource also includes an interview with one of the actors, who talks about his own personal experience of mental health problems.Personal Stories
Film clips in which people talk about their real-life experience of mental health conditions at work and what has helped them to manage their condition and remain in work.These films will be published online as part of Shift's series of video podcasts in which people talk about their personal experience of mental health conditions.
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