Creating and Implementing a Wellbeing Strategy
Module 1 – Friday 15th August
Module 2 – Friday 22nd August
Both days 3pm-6pm (GMT+8)
Overview
Creating and Implementing a Wellbeing Strategy is a two-part virtual masterclass designed to equip HR Directors and senior People Leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to design, deliver, and embed an evidence-based employee wellbeing strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
In today’s evolving workplace, employee wellbeing is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ — it’s a strategic imperative. This programme draws on global best practice, robust wellbeing frameworks, and real-world examples to provide a structured yet flexible approach to developing a culture of wellbeing.
Participants will gain practical insights into how to:
- Build a compelling business case for wellbeing
- Assess current organizational needsIntegrate DE&I principles into wellbeing strategy
- Design, implement, and evaluate impactful wellbeing initiatives
- Create sustainable cultural change through leadership and engagement
This is an interactive and high-impact program for forward-thinking leaders ready to drive meaningful change and unlock the full potential of their people.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Design and deliver a strategic wellbeing plan aligned with business goals and current best practice
- Conduct a thorough wellbeing needs assessment to determine key priorities
- Embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) into all elements of the wellbeing strategy
- Build organizational capability through the engagement of leaders, line managers, and employees
- Create clear metrics to measure impact, ensure accountability, and support long-term sustainability
- Champion a culture of wellbeing where psychological safety, trust, and engagement are central
Mark Hashimi
Psychotherapist | Complex Trauma Practitioner EMDR
Director of Strategic Wellbeing
Mark, having previously held a number of senior management positions over the last fifteen years, has significant experience managing mental health and wellbeing, as former head of workplace wellbeing at Mind, (Hammersmith/Fulham), as director of Strategic Wellbeing, as a psychotherapist, trainer, public speaker, and from his own personal experiences. Prior to working in mental health, Mark worked in credit for 10 years as senior credit manager at EDF Energy. Responsible for banking £3.2bn PA through a recession and burning out himself, he understands the pressures managers/employees can face.
Mark now works closely/partners with Capita, COS Stores, Bloomberg, H&M, University of London, WPP Group, Ogilvy, Hiscox, BBC Worldwide, Cabinet Office, AIG Insurance, Met Police, NHS, Sage Publishing, Usborne, to name a few. Mark facilitates bespoke mental health sessions with a strong focus on proactive intervention and long-term sustainability, challenging stigma and effective communication, promoting and embedding values into the workplace that facilitate health, inclusion, connection and belonging.
Mark takes an “end-to-end” approach to wellbeing strategy implementation when working with clients; he is experienced in reviewing, enhancing and writing mental health policy and embedding wellbeing strategy to facilitate cultural change.
Alongside corporate training and consultancy, Mark works in private practice as a psychotherapist and counsellor trained in transactional analysis, complex trauma and EMDR. He set up Mind’s counselling service in south west London which bridged the gap for those that were deemed too high risk or complex for the NHS but were not risky enough to be detained under the mental health act, supporting suicidal risk and complex presentations.
Mark co-designed and delivered the “Trauma and Bereavement” training for those impacted by the Grenfell tragedy and Mind’s core mental health and emotional intelligence workshops delivered nationally. He has delivered a number of clinical workshops on “Working with Suicidal Clients” to year four MSc trainee psychotherapists at the Minster Centre in London and regularly talks to employees, managers and leaders on “Suicide Prevention and Awareness”.
Testimonials
“We have been working with Mark and his team now for well over a year, helping us tackle a variety of challenges ranging from our senior leadership team through to colleagues on the ground working in some mentally demanding roles. The ability of Strategic Wellbeing to adapt to our needs is what makes the real difference, with colleagues better understanding concepts when explained in the context of the situations they face. Turning the theory into practical ways to help ensures our colleagues can use what they learn to really make an impact, which is the feedback we get every time. I would thoroughly recommend Strategic Wellbeing and look forward to working with them further in the future.”
Capita
“The University of London is committed to staff mental health and wellbeing. With Mark and his team, we developed a three tiered strategic, whole of organisation program. Each program’s content was tailored to match their role and responsibility of the management level and to build each tiers’ understanding of the role they played in managing staff mental health. Sessions included useful information and practical tips. As part of the program, an informative report was provided with a good summary of issues discussed, an analysis of the survey responses and recommendations for the next steps. The approach was holistic and well targeted. I would recommend Mark and his competent team to help any university who values their staff and the benefits of managing mental health in their organisation.“
University of London
“Mark has delivered bespoke Mental Health Awareness training for management at H&M. I find him to be focused and innovative, always looking for ways to improve the content. I truly appreciate the time he has invested in learning about our organisation. It feels like a real partnership and it ensures the training is relevant and impactful. I have received excellent feedback from our managers who have attended, finding Mark credible, a strong communicator and someone who acts with trust and integrity. I look forward to continuing to work with Mark and would highly recommend him to any organisation.”
H&M
“We partnered with Mark and the Strategic Wellbeing team to develop our mental health and wellbeing curriculum across SAGE UK. They provided expert consultation around our policy development and created a comprehensive mental health programme to ensure our managers and employees were equipped and comfortable having conversations around mental health. Mark and the team are incredibly skilled at creating a safe space and shining a light on potentially difficult and challenging content in a way that is easy to digest, engaging and that makes an impact. As a result we are seeing a significant difference, mental health conversations have become more normalised and our employees feel their wellbeing is being prioritised. I would highly recommend the Strategic Wellbeing team, they are experts in their field and they continue to be a valued partner of SAGE Publishing.“
SAGE Publishing
Agenda
Split Across Two 3-Hour Sessions
Session 1: Foundations of Strategic Wellbeing
Duration: 3 hours (Virtual)
Focus: Strategy, Foundations, and Design
Welcome & Introductions
- Framing the masterclass
- Objectives and outcomes
The Business Case for Wellbeing
- Risks of inaction: burnout, absenteeism, turnover, presenteeism
- The hidden costs of neglecting wellbeing
ROI and the relationship between wellbeing and performance
- Understanding Strategic Wellbeing
- Defining wellbeing: beyond perks and wellness weeks
- Identifying where you are on the maturity model, and applying global best practice
- The five pillars of wellbeing
Designing a Wellbeing Strategy
- Needs assessment and data collection
- Aligning with organisational culture and values
- Analysing hotspots aligned to DE&I
Practical Reflection & Group Exercise
- Sharing current challenges
- Takeaway actions ahead of session two
Session 2: Embedding, Measuring, and Sustaining Wellbeing
Duration: 3 hours (Virtual)
Focus: Implementation, Leadership, and Impact
Embedding Wellbeing Across the Organization
- The 4 C’s of cultural change model
- Role of leaders and line managers
- Communicating with authenticity and purpose
Driving Engagement and Ownership through Employees
- Co-creation with employees
- Integrating wellbeing into the employee lifecycle
- Building internal wellbeing networks, best practice and bad practice
Measurement and Long-term Impact
- Setting KPIs and wellbeing metrics
- Evaluating impact at multiple levels
- Measuring psychological stress hazards/psycho-social risk
Creating Your Roadmap
- Action planning and next steps
- Peer coaching and accountability planning
Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Key takeaways
- Access to resources and toolkits
- Follow up options
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Both days 3pm-6pm (GMT+8)
Friday 15th August Module 1
Friday 22nd August Module 2
Early bird rate ends on 30 June 2025
USD 459 299
*9% GST applies to Singapore based companies and individuals.
**Group discounts applicable.
***The mode of delivery for this virtual class is Zoom.
- All bookings are final.
- Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge.
- HRO Masterclass Series cannot provide any refunds for cancellations.
- HRO Masterclass Series reserves the rights to alter the programme without notice, including the substitution, amendment or cancellation of trainers and/or topics.
- HRO Masterclass Series is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration, postponement or cancellation of the event.