A practical learning programme to help you manage
Gain the skills and mindset needed to develop mental wellness at work as a manager.
Managers hold a crucial position in addressing mental wellness challenges within our industry, acting as a link between leadership and the organisation. They are responsible for implementing strategy, fostering an inclusive culture, and meeting high expectations, yet training is often overlooked.
Findings from the Advertising Association’s All In 2023 census and NABS All Ears 2023 community consultation, have led NABS to prioritise the development of Manager’s Mindsets.
71% of all respondents thought a NABS-created management programme would have the most impact in advancing mental wellness in the industry
NABS All Ears 2023 community consultation
Support available for Managers from NABS
Designed to equip managers with the skills needed to support both themselves and their teams, Managers Mindsets Programme covers essential aspects of mental wellness and effective management. Together, we will enhance awareness, self-care, and personal growth while exploring ways to foster supportive and inclusive work environments.
Manager’s Mindsets Workshops
Join our online workshops for a 2.5-hour deep dive into key topics, including having mental wellness conversations, learning essential coaching skills, managing team pressure, leading through change, and becoming an inclusive leader.
‘Explore’: coach-led safe-spaces
90-minute sessions offering further skill enhancement opportunities covering areas such as giving and receiving feedback, holding safe spaces, navigating challenging conversations and much more.
Mentoring: speed mentoring for managers
An opportunity for new or experienced managers to engage in meaningful exchanges with an array of leaders from various parts of our industry. Whether you’re new to management or an experienced manager, this is a chance to share challenges, experiences, or exchange ideas in a supportive environment.
One-to-one support from the NABS Advice Line
Talk in confidence to our empathetic, experienced Advice Line team for assistance and guidance to maintain balance. Our team offers compassionate chats, expert guidance, and tailored information to address both work and life challenges. As a manager, they can help with:
- Self-care strategies
- Team support strategies
- Managing workplace conflict
- Access to mental health resources
- Sounding board for people management decisions
Give us a call on 0800 707 6607 between 9am – 5.30pm or email support@nabs.org.uk
How Manager’s Mindsets supports you
Practical and proactive
Rooted in neuroscience and psychology yet designed to be immediately applicable to everyday situations.
Person-centered
Designed with people at the core of every component, enabling you to successfully approach workplace challenges while supporting yourself.
Expert-led
Developed and delivered by NABS, trusted industry-specific mental wellness experts who understand the nuances and expectations of our community.
Community-focused
Helping you to expand your network; gaining and providing peer-to-peer support and normalising of experiences.
Shaped by you
Based on NABS’ recent All Ears research and linked to the 2023 All In census findings.
60% of employees worldwide say their job is the biggest factor influencing their mental health.
Workforce Institute at UKG
Why managers need NABS’s support more than ever
According to the Advertising Association’s All In data, 33% of us are dealing with stress and anxiety that affects our work, with certain groups like early careers, LGBTQIA+, and disabled employees feeling these impacts disproportionately.
The NABS All Ears consultation found, 71% of respondents believe the industry needs to prioritise mental wellness, yet 35% feel unable to openly discuss it.
Expectations on managers are high
Yet training for managers is often overlooked. Early-careers are viewing managers in a state of overwhelm. (NABS All Ears, 2023)
Managers are a go-to for people experiencing mental wellness issues
42% of people experiencing mental wellness issues would take them to their line manager first, despite a widespread awareness that managers were not always prepared for their responsibilities. (NABS All Ears, 2023)
Managers can contribute towards creating a supportive and inclusive environment
Often a supportive context is not present or is not felt equally by everyone within the business. 23% of people in our community feel like mental wellness is not taken seriously within the industry, and 35% feel they would not be able to talk about their mental wellness challenges in the workplace. The danger here is that it is often those who most need support who feel least able to talk (NABS All Ears, 2023)
Support talent retention
Workers who rate their manager as ineffective are significantly more likely to be planning to leave their organisation in the next 12 months than those who say their line manager is effective (The rise of the accidental manager, CIM 2023)
Alongside the ethical and moral reasons, it makes good business sense
Deloitte Mental Health & Employers March 2022 analysis suggests that measures by employers to improve the mental health of their employees will yield £5 on average for every £1 spent” Deloitte Mental Health & Employers March 2022
Get Manager’s Mindsets training for your organisation
Harness the best of NABS’ Manager’s Mindsets expertise, packaged and tailored to meet your needs, to advance mental wellness in your organisation, whilst knowing all profits go straight back into helping NABS support our community.