Ben launches new men’s health awareness training for the automotive workforce

Ben has marked International Men’s Day with the launch of a new men’s health awareness training programme designed to improve understanding of the physical, emotional and psychological health challenges affecting men across the automotive industry.

With men accounting for more than 82% of the automotive workforce, the charity said the new training aims to encourage informed, supportive conversations and strengthen wellbeing at work.

The course is open to anyone in the sector, including people managers and employees of all genders.

Ben said the programme provides insight into key health risks and challenges, along with strategies to build resilience, improve personal wellbeing and support others.

Participants will learn how to recognise the signs of poor health, hold supportive conversations and access a toolkit of practical resources.

The course is available face-to-face or virtually, offering flexibility for employers and teams. It forms part of a wider series of new training products, including a recently launched equality, diversity and inclusion module and a women’s health awareness course scheduled for early next year.

The charity emphasised that all profits generated from BenTraining bookings contribute directly to its mission of providing free, confidential support for current and former automotive industry workers and their families.

Ben said its recent survey showed that over 99% of respondents had been personally affected by a health or wellbeing issue, reflecting rising demand for its services and the importance of employer-led wellbeing initiatives.