MBB launches Erasmus+ project to support workplace well-being
Recent studies show that global employee engagement has declined to 20%. Furthermore, only 36% of workers involved in workplace conflicts consider them to be satisfactorily resolved
by Paul Cocks
The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) launched the Erasmus+ project POL: cultivating peaceful work environments. This 15-month initiative aims to strengthen relational competencies at work and introduce innovative peace education methodologies into the European Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Workplaces are facing structural challenges that directly impact productivity and organisational competitiveness. Recent studies show that global employee engagement has declined to 20%. Furthermore, only 36% of workers involved in workplace conflicts consider them to be satisfactorily resolved.
This highlights a need to upskill and train managers and employees to tackle the reduction in workplace engagement and mitigate negative impacts on productivity.
The project will carry out in-depth research to understand the current training needs of organisations and their employees, as well as current training options. This research will help inform an expert-led 30-hour training course, combining online self-paced learning and interactive workshops, focusing on the following core competences:
- Active Listening
- Assertive Communication
- Emotional Self-Awareness
- Mindful Leadership
- Intergroup Dynamics
- Creative Conflict Transformation
It will leverage digital tools, such as 2D and 3D simulations, as well as branch-learning methodologies to help learners adopt and understand the concepts being taught. This training will culminate in a 3- day in-person workshop in Cyprus to translate the theoretical knowledge into hands-on exercises and practical workplace applications.
By integrating peace education principles into daily professional life, the POL project aims to create work environments that support employee well-being and elevate organisational performance. VET professionals will be equipped to act as multipliers, ensuring that sustainable leadership and inclusive practices are transferred across company trainers, businesses and employees.
The POL project is implemented by the Malta Business Bureau (lead), Società Cooperativa Sociale Sinergie (Italy), and Silversky3D (Cyprus). Those interested in learning more are encouraged to reach out to the MBB on [email protected].
