Managing Performance and Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health and performance issues increasingly intersect in everyday management — not just in crisis situations. For employers, HR professionals and leaders, the challenge is knowing how to address performance concerns lawfully and fairly without mishandling mental health disclosures or increasing legal risk.

In this practical, no-fluff 30-minute webinar, workplace lawyer and wellbeing specialist Belinda Winter will unpack how to manage difficult performance conversations where mental health is, or may be, a factor — with clarity, confidence and compassion.

What We'll Cover

In this session, we’ll cover:

• What a best-practice performance management process looks like when mental health issues are involved — including privacy, support and procedural fairness
• How to distinguish between a “difficult” performance issue and circumstances requiring reasonable adjustments under discrimination and WHS laws
• Practical strategies for separating performance concerns from mental health disclosures — and knowing when (and how) to pause, adjust or proceed
• Guidance on running a fair, transparent process — including expectations, documentation, communication style and support options
• Key risk areas, including how poor handling can trigger stress-related workers’ compensation claims — and what employers can do to avoid them

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• HR Managers and Business Owners
• Senior Leaders and Executives
• WHS and Compliance Professionals
• Anyone responsible for people management