The aim of the session run by Midlands based behavioural change charity; Aquarius who specialise in supporting people affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling, is to help engage workplaces in proactive conversations about how they support their employees.
You will focus on exploring the communication skills for working with people that may be affected by dependency:
- Understand the value of a brief intervention and why your position/role is appropriate to engage in support of a person
- Spotting the signs - workplace indicators in your role and risk factors
- Know some ways to start a conversation with a person and how to engage with them throughout the conversation
- Know how to support an effective referral
You will also find out what other services Aquarius offer and how they can help your business.
What do we hope to achieve for workplaces?
- Encourage people to engage with local services (or our specialist workplace service if it has been commissioned in your business)
- Improve the skills of the workforce in holding conversations related to alcohol, drugs and gambling
- Reduce unplanned absences
- Get people that are signed off back into work (where these alcohol, drugs or gambling are contributory factors)
- Improve performance and reduce the risk of presenteeism
- Reduce risk of incidents/accidents