Skip to content
The Cortex Advisory

Manager & HR Training

Managers are often the first to notice when someone is struggling. We help them know what to look for, what to say and where to turn.

Overview

What it is

Most managers want to help but worry about saying the wrong thing. This training gives them a clear, practical framework grounded in psychiatric practice.

Sessions are interactive and scenario-based, built around the situations your managers and HR teams actually face.

Who it's for

  • First-time and experienced people managers
  • HR business partners and people teams
  • Leadership teams setting the tone for culture
  • Institutions training faculty and staff

Formats

  • Online
  • On-site
  • Hybrid
  • Half-day
  • Multi-session programme

Takeaways

What your people leave with

  • Spotting the signs

    How distress can show up at work, and how to notice it early.

  • Supportive conversations

    Language and structure for conversations that feel safe on both sides.

  • Referring with confidence

    When to involve HR, your EAP or a qualified professional, and how.

FAQ

Good to know

It covers similar ground with a strong workplace focus, and it is designed and delivered by psychiatrists. We are happy to talk through how it fits alongside any existing training.

Yes. We align the training with your policies, your EAP and the support routes your people already have.

Smaller groups work best for practice and discussion. We will recommend a group size and format when we understand your goals.

Enquire about manager & hr training

Share a few details and we'll come back with ideas, formats and next steps tailored to your organisation.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Interactive sessions on stress, burnout, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Online or on-site.

  • Keynotes & Conclaves

    Credible, compelling talks for leadership summits, HR forums and industry conferences.