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Canton of Vaud

Psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Vaud

A tailored in-company programme for managers and executives, built around real situations from organisations across Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux.

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Psychosocial Risk Prevention training in the canton of Vaud

Overload in hospitals and care homes, sales pressure in services, isolation in remote working: in the canton of Vaud, psychosocial risks affect every sector. Employers have a duty to protect health, including mental health, under the Labour Act.

The Psychosocial Risks programme in the canton of Vaud helps managers and HR professionals spot the signs, address root causes, and direct those affected to appropriate support.

The challenges of psychosocial risks in the canton of Vaud

  • Spotting chronic stress and burnout early enough.
  • Addressing work organisation, not just the individual.
  • Dealing with situations of harassment or conflict.
  • Knowing the internal and external support services available.

The programme in 6 modules

  1. Risk factors in the canton of Vaud: healthcare, hospitality, research, start-ups.This module explores the specific stress and overload factors affecting healthcare, hospitality, academic research and start-up professionals across the various regions of Vaud.
  2. The Labour Act, Ordinance 3 and the role of the Vaud labour inspectorate.It decodes the legal obligations of Vaud employers regarding mental health and the role of the cantonal labour inspectorate in their practical enforcement.
  3. Spotting burnout among care staff, researchers and front-line managers.Participants will learn to identify the early warning signs of burnout, particularly among hospital carers, university researchers and managers of Vaud teams.
  4. Conducting a supportive conversation with tact and confidentiality.This module trains participants in conducting delicate interviews with struggling colleagues, respecting confidentiality and the cultural specificities of businesses in the canton of Vaud.
  5. Addressing workload and scheduling in overstretched teams.It offers practical strategies for regulating workload and optimising schedules within the pressured services of Vaud businesses and public institutions.
  6. Signposting to Vaud support services: occupational physicians, external assistance, insurers.Participants will discover local Vaud resources, such as the network of occupational physicians, psychological support services and relevant insurers.

What the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Vaud programme covers

The psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Vaud programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn psychosocial risk prevention into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in the canton of Vaud.

Core themes typically include: Repérage des signaux d'alerte; Prévention organisationnelle; Accompagnement du collaborateur. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.

A method grounded in research and practice

Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.

Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.

Who should attend the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Vaud

The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.

Sessions take place on your premises in the canton of Vaud, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.

Expected outcomes

At the end of the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Vaud, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.

Psychosocial Risk Prevention training locations in the canton of Vaud

  • Lausanne
  • Vevey
  • Montreux

In-company training in the canton of Vaud

Looking for Psychosocial Risk Prevention training in the canton of Vaud? We come to your premises in Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and anywhere in the canton of Vaud. Find Swiss Human Resources on Google Maps and call us to organise your training locally.

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Frequently asked questions

Must the manager make a diagnosis?

No, their role is to identify, listen and signpost, not to diagnose.

Is the programme suitable for the social-medical sector?

Yes, with case studies drawn from hospitals, care homes and home care services.

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