A SPECIAL workshop for businesses on avoiding conflict in the workplace is to take place in Old Town at the UK College of Personal Development on May 23.

The Swindon Mindful Employer Network, funded by NHS Swindon and part of a national initiative, planned the event after 100 representatives of local businesses turned up to an awareness session on bullying and stress at work in March.

Courageous Conversations, Resolving Conflicts will demonstrate both how, and the benefits to employers and employees, of developing a business culture. It will explore the links between business culture, productivity and mental wellness.

Participants will gain knowledge in how to develop a culture in which individuals and teams are motivated to perform, staff engaged and conflicts resolved, leaving leaders to get on with the business.

Melanie Richens, chairman of Swindon Mindful Employer Network, said: “The success of our bullying and stress event has highlighted a crucial factor in creating healthy and safe workplaces and promoting a high degree of mental and emotional resilience within the workforce.

“This is critical to the success of businesses in the Swindon area and beyond.”

Places are limited to representatives of Swindon employers only.

For more information, contact smen@richmondfellowship.org.uk.