EIC Update


responding to industry trends The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is proud to announce the launch of a series of new training courses.


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ach course is designed to address key challenges currently facing the electrical and energy industries. Delivered by the EIC’s experienced welfare team and expert partners, the training aims to equip industry members with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving workplace.


Sexual Harassment Training


Recent changes to UK sexual harassment legislation place a legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. This duty covers harassment from other employees and also from third parties, such as customers and clients. These training courses help employers understand their duty to protect employees, prevent harassment and allow individuals to feel better equipped to respond to and report harassment, and teach the following: •


Understand the legal definition of harassment under UK law


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• Recognise the different forms of harassment•


Consider the impact that harassment has on individuals within the workplace


Understand how any concerns relating to harassment will be dealt with in the workplace and what support is available


Baby Loss Awareness Training Sadly, the death of a baby is not a rare event. 50% of adults in the UK said that they, or someone they know, had experienced at least one form of pregnancy or baby loss (Source: YouGov). These newly designed courses cover the following: •


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Help workplaces better understand and support employees who have experienced the heartbreak of baby loss


Learn to handle challenging conversations with sensitivity


Foster an environment where employees feel valued and supported


Managing Workplace Stress Th EIC understands the impact that workplace stress can have on individuals and teams. In 2023 to 2024, 33.7 million working days were lost due to work- related ill health and non-fatal workplace injuries. A supportive environment goes beyond offering


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time off, today’s employees need workplaces that actively promote physical, mental, financial and professional wellbeing, especially when stress levels are high. • • •


Understand stress and burn out Spot early warning signs


Understand triggers and implement healthy coping strategies


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Build a supportive, mentally healthy workplace culture


Menopause Awareness Training Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce, and now more than ever it’s important to speak openly about menopause at work.


Explore the unique challenges that dads face after baby loss


According to Fourth, 90% of workplaces have no formal support for women experiencing menopause. This needs to change.


Menopause Awareness Training seeks to: • • • •


Encourage open conversations and break down misconceptions


Help employees manage symptoms while still feeling valued


Improve employee well-being and productivity


Enhance inclusivity in the workplace Addiction Training


45% of all UK adults are affected by addiction or dependency – either personally or through someone close to them that is. Addiction is a complex and deeply personal issue that impacts


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millions of people and can affect every aspect of a person’s wellbeing — mental, physical and social. Addiction Training teaches you:


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How addiction develops and affects individuals


Identifying early indicators in colleagues and employees


Strategies to support recovery and prevent addiction


Encouraging open conversations and reducing stigma


Suicide First Aid


According to Mind, one in five people experience suicidal thoughts. The EIC is committed to breaking the stigma around suicide and equipping individuals with the skills to support those in crisis. Suicide First Aid training courses focus on the following: •


Understanding the foundations of suicide prevention


Strategic approaches to suicide intervention Practical skills for supporting individuals


Implementing intervention and ensuring safety in suicide prevention


With these new courses, the EIC continues to lead


the way in supporting the wellbeing of the electrical and energy industries. Ensure your employees are effectively supported in the workplace and book a training course with the EIC today.


020 3696 1710 fundraising@electricalcharity.org


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