An introduction to the Summit from our Host Venue Partner

What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? Beyond ROI, what are the true measures of wellbeing on performance? Building positive workplace cultures for business impact. What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?

What are the key cultural, organizational and individual factors influencing psychological wellbeing in Omani workplaces? What are the common identify challenges faced by employees and employers in promoting mental health, such as stigma, workload pressures, and limited awareness? What evidence-based strategies and practical interventions that organizations in Oman can adopt exist to enhance wellbeing and resilience among staff? What are the future opportunities for strengthening workplace mental health through policy development, leadership engagement, and cross-sector collaboration?

A selection of 'Hosted' workshops showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies

A practical, interactive workshop that links wellbeing to performance, showing how psychological safety, trust and day to day habits translate into stronger execution and better business outcomes. We will unpack the difference between stress and burnout, identify what drains (and rebuilds) resilience, and share simple, workable strategies busy teams can use immediately, including boundaries that protect focus and energy. The session includes reflection and group input to surface what is really getting in the way of sustainable high performance, and what to do about it.

Practical Tools to Resolve Workplace Conflict & Strengthen Teams. Even before we speak, unconscious biases are already shaping how we see each other —and that shapes how we work together. These unconscious biases silently fuel miscommunication, create tension, and block collaboration. This highly interactive 60-minute workshop invites participants to decode everyday behaviours and uncover what gets in the way of clear, authentic communication at work. Through a mix of reflection and group observation, we’ll explore how perception shapes interaction— and how shifting that perception can transform team dynamics. This session is ideal for leaders and professionals who want to build stronger, more resilient teams based on clarity, trust, and human connection. Participants will: Observe and reflect on real-world behaviour patterns that block effective communication and gain insight into how perception impacts workplace relationships. Learn practical techniques to shift from reactivity to clarity and explore ways to turn everyday conflict into opportunities for team growth. Walk away with communication tools to foster trust, alignment, and psychological safety.

At the Marsh workshop we will be looking at and discussing wellbeing trends among top employers in Oman and the GCC on a macro and micro level, including best practices, emerging priorities and what leading organisations are doing to foster positive, healthy workplaces. Attendees will gain practical strategies rooted in industry experience and current market data to elevate and think about their own wellbeing at work approach.

The Workshop host will present Viwell’s vision, what we stand for & six pillars. The host will explain that we would like the participants to use their imagination and creativity to create a ‘2030 workplace’ all tied into what Viwell stands for. With the representation they are inputting into the vision of shaping a balanced workplace together. The delegates will be in groups of three. Each group will be provided with one of the six pillars, half of the room will create what they think would be a Viwell 2030 workplace from an employer point of view and the other half from an employee point of view. Each group will present their ‘2030 workplace’ allow a couple of minutes to discuss. The Goal: To help employers imagine long term wellness and benefit for their employees. Help shape the vision for a Viwell balanced work place. Awareness: Understand how VIWELL’s six pillars shape the future of work. Innovation: Generate forward-looking ideas for workplace well-being. Commitment: Leave with actionable steps to start building the 2030 workplace now. Collaboration: Strengthen team vision through shared scenario-building.

How do we move workplace wellbeing from good intentions to measurable impact? This session spotlights ‘the mentl awards 2025’ and looks ahead to the 2026 edition, and the value of independent benchmarking in recognising credible progress. Why do external frameworks and transparent criteria matter for trust, accountability and continuous improvement? How can organisations use benchmarks to identify gaps, reduce burnout, strengthen inclusion, and build healthier, higher-performing cultures that stand up to scrutiny?

This session shows how leaders, HR, and wellbeing practitioners can embed wellbeing into organisational culture using psychology’s COM-B model. By focusing on capability, opportunity, and motivation, participants learn how leadership behaviours and evidence-based design can drive sustainable wellbeing, engagement, and performance across the workplace.

Where does wellbeing intersect with culture? How do organisations achieve wellbeing for all employees? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? How do organisations transcend belonging from the leadership to all employees?