Description

As an HR professional, you're at the forefront of supporting employee well-being, fostering a healthy work culture, and navigating the complex demands of the modern workplace. This interactive workshop equips you with evidence-based, real-world strategies grounded in positive psychology to help mitigate workplace stress—both for yourself and the employees you serve.

Through a dynamic mix of practical tools, case studies, and peer discussions, you'll explore how to build resilience, enhance psychological safety, and embed well-being into your organization’s everyday practices. This session is designed to help you lead proactive, sustainable change that supports mental health, strengthens team dynamics, and boosts employee engagement.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify key workplace stressors and understand their impact on employee performance and organizational culture.

• Apply positive psychology principles to develop interventions that enhance resilience and well-being.

• Model and promote strengths-based strategies for stress management and emotional regulation.

• Foster a culture of psychological safety, trust, and open communication across teams.

• Design and implement HR-driven initiatives that embed stress-reduction and positivity into the employee experience.

About the Speaker

Devin C. Hughes is not your typical leadership speaker. With a TED-worthy sense of humor, a black belt in culture transformation, and clients ranging from Disney to the Department of Defense, Devin is a globally recognized expert on organizational culture and team dynamics.

An award-winning speaker and author, Devin helps leaders move beyond surface-level engagement to create genuine, people-first workplaces. Known for his compelling storytelling, sharp insights, and just the right dose of sarcasm, he turns tough conversations—like those on diversity, inclusion, and burnout—into memorable, actionable learning moments.

Named one of Peoplehum’s Top 200 Thought Leaders to Watch in 2024, Devin holds degrees from Colgate University and Southern New Hampshire University. His work spans Fortune 100 companies, startups, and mission-driven organizations seeking lasting cultural transformation.

“Devin doesn’t just speak about better workplaces—he helps build them.”