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Practical Training for Managers and Employees

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Fatigue affects concentration, decision-making, communication, safety and performance.

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Many employees understand that sleep matters, but fewer understand how working patterns, biological rhythms, stress, sleep debt and workplace culture interact.

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Sleep Well Hub workshops help managers and employees recognise fatigue, understand the causes and take practical action.

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Each workshop is adapted to the organisation, the workforce and the demands of the role.

 

We have delivered workshops for more than 10 years across a wide range of organisations, including waste services, construction, road haulage, passenger and freight rail, IT services and renewable energy.

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What the Workshops Cover

 

Content can include:

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• how sleep supports physical and cognitive performance;

• recognising the signs of fatigue;

• circadian rhythms and body-clock disruption;

• shift work, night work and early starts;

• sleep debt and recovery;

• caffeine and alertness;

• stress, hyperarousal and the Sleep Effort Trap™;

• practical strategies for improving sleep;

• manager responsibilities and workplace culture;

• when individual support or medical referral may be appropriate.

 

The emphasis is on practical, realistic actions rather than generic wellbeing advice.

 

Workshops for Managers

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Manager workshops help leaders understand how organisational decisions can affect fatigue and recovery.

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Topics may include:

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• recognising fatigue within teams;

• discussing fatigue confidently and appropriately;

• working hours, overtime and recovery opportunity;

• workload and staffing pressures;

• encouraging fatigue reporting;

• responding to recurring fatigue concerns;

• supporting employees without attempting to diagnose them;

• identifying actions within the manager’s control.

 

Manager sessions can be tailored for senior leaders, operational managers, supervisors or health and safety teams.

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Workshops for Employees

 

Employee workshops help participants understand how their sleep, working patterns and recovery influence performance.

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Topics may include:

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• how much sleep people need;

• improving sleep around shifts;

• preparing for nights and early starts;

• managing caffeine and light exposure;

• reducing sleep debt;

• improving the sleep environment;

• handling stress and persistent sleep difficulty;

• creating a practical personal recovery plan.

 

Participants leave with clear actions they can apply to their own circumstances.

 

Tailored to Your Organisation

 

Generic sleep presentations often fail because they do not reflect the realities of the workforce.

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Before delivery, we discuss:

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• working patterns;

• shift arrangements;

• operational pressures;

• common fatigue concerns;

• workforce demographics;

• previous training;

• the outcome the organisation wants to achieve.

 

This allows the examples, language and practical guidance to reflect the audience.

 

Delivery Options

 

Workshops are designed for groups of approximately 12–15 people where interaction and individual planning are important.

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Larger awareness sessions can also be arranged.

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Delivery can be adapted around shifts and operational requirements, including early, late or multiple sessions.

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Online delivery is available where participants have a suitable private space and reliable connection.

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Following an initial discussion, we will recommend the most appropriate format, content and group size.

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Typical Formats:

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90-Minute Workshop

 

A focused session covering the essential principles of fatigue, sleep and recovery.

Suitable for:

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• team briefings;

• manager awareness;

• safety events;

• wellbeing programmes;

• introductory training.​

 

Indicative investment:

from £750

 

Half-Day Workshop

 

A more interactive session with time for discussion, practical planning and organisation-specific examples.

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Suitable for:

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• managers and supervisors;

• operational teams;

• safety-critical workforces;

• organisations seeking practical behaviour change.

 

Indicative investment:

from £1,250

 

Full-Day Workshop

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A detailed programme combining sleep education, fatigue risk, practical planning and organisational discussion.

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Suitable for:

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• leadership teams;

• manager development;

• combined manager and employee programmes;

• organisations preparing for broader fatigue and recovery work.

 

Indicative investment:

from £1,900

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Multiple-Shift Delivery

 

The same workshop can be delivered across different shift groups to improve access and consistency.

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Pricing is based on:

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• number of sessions;

• session length;

• delivery times;

• location;

• preparation requirements.

 

What Participants Receive

 

Depending on the format, participants may receive:

• practical sleep and recovery guidance;

• personal action-planning materials;

• manager discussion prompts;

• fatigue-awareness resources;

• follow-up information;

• signposting to appropriate support.

 

Workshops and Organisational Diagnosis

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A workshop can be the right starting point when the organisation has a clear training need.

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Where the causes of fatigue are uncertain, a Workforce Recovery Review or Sleep Positive Culture Audit may be more appropriate before training.

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This helps ensure the organisation addresses the underlying issue rather than relying on education alone.

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Individual Support

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Some employees may experience persistent sleep problems that cannot be resolved through group training.

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Confidential sleep coaching or CBT-I Plus support can be added where appropriate.

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Individual information remains confidential and is not shared with the employer without the employee’s permission.

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Book a Workforce Recovery Call

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Book a free 15-minute Workforce Recovery Call to discuss:

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• the audience;

• the working patterns involved;

• the issues you want the workshop to address;

• the most suitable format;

• the likely level of investment.

 

 Discuss a Tailored Workshop