Dear HKPS Members,

The Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology organises regular events for its members and guests.

We would like to extend this invitation to all HKPS Members (and guests) to join our next event:

DIOP Silver Jubilee Forum: Managing Burnout and Mental Health at Work

Date and time: Wednesday, 30 APR 2025 19:00 - 20:00 HKT

Channel: Virtual (Zoom)

The Zoom link will be individually sent via email/Eventbrite prior to the seminar.

Event Details

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, job burnout has become a critical issue affecting employees' mental health and overall productivity.

This event brings together leading experts in mental health, including Dr. Chung-Mau Chan, Chair of the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Mental Health, and Dr. Austin Tay, our beloved former HKPS president and DIOP Chair, to share valuable insights and practical strategies for combating job burnout. The online forum will be moderated by Mr. Elvis Tse (RIOP, HKPS) a lecturer and researcher on job burnout. Here we will explore effective approaches to enhance mental resilience, recognise early signs of burnout, and implement proactive measures to foster a healthier, more supportive workplace.

About the Speakers:

Dr. Chung-Mau Chan is a specialist in psychiatry and is the Chair of Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Mental Health. He has been promoting mental health in Hong Kong by serving as Convenor for the Hong Kong Mental Health Council. He was the Chair of the Hong Kong Society of Psychiatrists in 2005, Mental Health Coordinator of the Anti-SARS Campaign, the Hong Kong Medical Association in 2003, and Director of Computerised Sleep Assessment Centre at St. Teresa's Hospital from 1991 to 2004.

Dr. Austin Tay is the Founder and Principal Consultant of OmniPsi Consulting, bringing over three decades of expertise in leadership psychology, executive coaching, and workplace intervention. As a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society and the Hong Kong Psychological Society, he combines scientific rigour with practical business acumen to deliver exceptional results for organisations and executives worldwide.

With extensive experience across multiple industries, Austin specialises in executive assessment and development, career transition services, workplace bullying prevention, and implementing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in organisational settings. His thought leadership reaches global audiences through his popular PsychChat podcast, publications, and speaking engagements.

Austin's unique professional background includes senior roles in business development across various sectors before transitioning to organisational psychology. This allows him to effectively bridge psychological science with commercial understanding when working with clients in Pharmaceutical, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, and numerous other industries.

Austin holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology focused on Workplace Bullying and ACT and masters degrees in Psychology of Work and International and Commercial Law. His professional certifications include ICF Professional Certified Coach, European Mentoring and Coaching Council Senior Practitioner, and certified practitioner in multiple psychometric assessment tools.

As the former President of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (2019-2021) and Chair of its Division of Industrial-Organisational Psychology, Austin continues to advance the field while delivering practical, evidence-based solutions for leaders and organisations navigating complex workplace challenges.

About the Moderator:

Mr. Elvis Tse is a lecturer, entrepreneur, and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology with a focus on job burnout. His work focuses on contextual behavioural science, psychological well-being, and personality, with a passion for creating real-world impact through research.

Registration

To register for this event please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/diop-silver-jubilee-forum-managing-burnout-and-mental-health-at-work-tickets-1320947612869

or contact DIOP on [email protected].

Continuous Education (CE) Accreditation

DIOP and other Divisional Members are eligible for 1 CE Unit

*Subject to the final decision of the individual divisions.

We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Regards,

Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The Hong Kong Psychological Society Ltd.