Innovative Workshop Transforms Employee Engagement and Inclusive Leadership

Workplace Options (WPO), the world’s largest independent provider of psychological safety and employee engagement solutions, has announced the launch of its enhanced workshop for managers, AIR25. This global service is an innovative and interactive tool tailored to meet specific organizational needs and industry priorities. AIR25, which stands for Awareness, Intervention and Resilience, equips managers with proactive strategies and bespoke options to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through AIR25 training, managers are empowered to recognize and mitigate unconscious biases that can undermine diversity efforts and psychological safety in the workplace.

“As workplaces worldwide grapple with polarizing conversations and passionate viewpoints, leaders are increasingly challenged to create inclusive environments where employees feel respected, valued and safe to express themselves,” said Alan King, WPO President and CEO.

AIR25 offers managers the tools to prevent political discussions and personal opinions from creating psychosocial risks that can lead to low productivity, morale issues, and increased presenteeism and absenteeism. Many leaders globally acknowledge the importance of advancing mental health and psychosocial safety at work yet may not fully recognize the need for a significant cultural shift within their organizations. Before delivering AIR25 training, the WPO consultation team collaborates closely with organizational leadership to understand the current challenges and their impact on the company. This consultation is grounded in case studies and examples with real-world relevance, reflecting operational situations that managers encounter daily.

“We use a broad range of tools to get to the source of the issue, whether it’s overall strategy, assistance or a situational pain point,” said Mary Ellen Gornick, Founding Partner of WPO Consulting Group. “Our team understands that every company’s challenges are as unique as their workforce. The experiences we’ve gained over the past 40 years, spanning industries, countries and cultures, have made us experts; we know what works and what doesn’t.”

Participants who complete the AIR25 training program will receive a certificate of completion along with a comprehensive playbook. This playbook serves as a valuable resource, containing all the essential content covered during the training session, including tools like the Anxiety Scale and the Manager Energy Audit.

AIR25 Training Benefits

• Identify and explore the impact of psychosocial risks on team members
• Appreciate the impact of external events on team members
• Identify the consequences of change and how to best navigate them
• Learn to proactively implement risk-mitigation strategies

About Workplace Options

Founded in 1982, Workplace Options (WPO) is the largest independent provider of holistic well-being solutions. Through customized programs, and a comprehensive global network of credentialed providers and professionals, WPO supports individuals to become healthier, happier and more productive both personally and professionally. Trusted by 57 percent of Fortune 500 companies, WPO delivers high-quality care digitally and in-person to more than 83 million people across 113,000 organizations in more than 200 countries and territories.

Contact: Jennifer Dart, Senior Corporate Communications Manager Jennifer.Dart@workplaceoptions.com